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Newspaper
The Watchman
Location
Danville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1822
Page
1
Printed and published every Thursday by George Swensy. Subscriptions are two dollars per year with one dollar due at signup and the second at six months. No cessation until arrears are paid. no subscription for less than six months. Post subscribers are responsible for postage.
The Grand Jury returns hearty thanks to the President of the Court for the charge at court opening and earnestly recommends its publication in the Watchman and publican Press. John Murray, Solenian.
Danville April Term 1822 Grand Jury discusses aims of criminal law to prevent crime through moderation speediness and certainty. History compares Draco Solon Porcian laws with later revolutions noting penalties shape society and urging vigilance to preserve republican government and liberty through proper prosecution and grand jury presentments.
The text outlines manslaughter and related crimes, including unlawful killing, disfiguring acts, arson of dwellings and outbuildings, night breaking and entering with felonious intent, and larceny. It cites act of Assembly definitions and penalties from 1794, detailing which structures and limbs may be affected and how intent influences criminal classification.
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