Chap. 67.—An ACT to Amend and Re-enact Section 9 of Chapter 188
of the Code of 1878, in relation to Offences Against Property.

Approved February 28, 1874.

_ 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly, That ‘section

‘nine of chapter one hundred and eighty-eight of the Code of
eighteen hundred and seventy-three, be amended and re-en-
acted so as to read as follows:

Ҥ 9. If any person carelessly, negligently, or intentionly
set any woods or marshes on fire, or set fire to any stubble,
brush, straw, or inflammable substance, capable of spreading

fire on lands, whereby damage is done to the property of an-
other, he shall, besides being liable in damages to the party
so injured, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.”

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