If, for instance, a township refuses to make the necessary expenditure for its schools or to name a school-committee, it is liable to a heavy fine.

But this penalty is pronounced by the Supreme Judicial Court or the Court of Common Pleas.
See Act of March 10, 1827, Laws of Massachusetts, vol.iii.p.

190.

Or when a township neglects to provide the necessary war-stores .-- Act of February 21, 1822: Id., vol.ii.p.

570.] [Footnote t: In their individual capacity the justices of the peace take a part in the business of the counties and townships.] [Footnote u: These affairs may be brought under the following heads:--1.