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he lamented that the boundaries of the town are not better ascertained, & mentioned the Marhatta Ditch as the general boundary.
He then mentioned the offences in the Calendar, and then laid down the genl Rule that where it is doubted whether the offence be Murder or Manslatr, it is better for the publick & often better for the offender, that the Ind: should be fod for Murder & the circumstacs of extenuation be proved at the Trial,