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April 1757

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publick nusance and beings a great burthen and Expence upon
this County contrary to the intent of the said Act

This Court doth therefore Recomend it to
the magistrates of this County to cause the said Act to be
strictly and speedily put in Execution against all persons who
shall be found wandering and begging in their several parishes
Divisions and Districts and inflict the punishment prescribed
by the said Act upon such offenders And this Court being
resolved as much as in them [..] lieth strictly to inforce
the Execution of the said Act Do hereby charge and command all
High and petty Constables and other peace officers within this
County to be very carefull and Diligent in apprehending all
persons found wandering and begging in the streets and places
in this county and to convey them before Some of his maties
Justices of the peace and all persons are hereby Enjoyned to a
and assist the peace officers in the Exemtion of the said Act as
they will answer the contrary at their peril and the Constables
and other peace officers are hereby charged to make deligent
and speedy search in their respective parishes and places




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