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Civil Government for Common Schools by Henry C. Northam
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I. To make an inventory of the real estate in the town, naming the
number of acres owned by each person, and fixing upon the same a
valuation in proportion to its worth.

II. To make an inventory of the personal property held by the
several persons in town, such as notes, mortgages, &c., which with
the real estate forms the basis for taxes.

V. HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS.

I. To have the care and general supervision of the highways and
bridges.

II. To lay out new roads, when directed by a jury legally called
for that purpose and discontinue others when directed by the same
authority.

III. To divide the town into districts, and appoint overseers for
the same.

VI. OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.

To look after and provide for, either at home or in the county
house, such as are in indigent circumstances.

VII. COLLECTOR.

I. To give a bond to the supervisor for double the amount to be
collected, with one or more sureties for the faithful performance
of his duties.
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