Chap. 9.—An ACT directing steps to restrain the Collection of Taxes
imposed by West Virginia, in the counties of Jefferson and Berkeley.

Passed December 15, 1866.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, That the attor-
ney general of this state be, and he is hereby directed (with
the aid of the counsel associated with him), to pray the su-
preme court of the United States, in the matter now before
it, concerning the counties of Jefferson and Berkeley, to
prevent,-by injunction or restraining. order, the collection of
taxes imposed by the state of West Virginia on persons and
property in the said counties. until said matter is decided.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage. —