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& to all other constables.

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It is sd the Stat: must be extended to this country because a remedial one.
But the Stat: is not a remedial one – for it deprives the many of their right for the indemnification of the few.
When the 24 Geo. 2: was enacted it was well known in Engld that the Js of K’s B: had a right to act as Justices of P: & if it had been meant to extend to them they wod have bn named: But they are not named & therefore not included, bec: they are of higher rank & power than those who are named. See 2 Rep: 46 ABP of C.’s case.
If a J: of P: issues such a
warrant