parties ; Provided, that no part of this act shall apply to the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth, nor the counties of Aeeomae. Northampton, Norfolk ! and Princess Anne : but the act entitled 'an act staying the collection of debts,' passed January '.'3d, l*til, and the amendment thereof, passed June |Bi, li'« 6, shall repiain in force so far as the said cities and counties are concerned, with the excep- j