by Justalments,
shall seem
advisable, That in
the
event of such order not being complied with, it shall be
lawful for
such Magistrate
to issue a Precept to some
known Bailiff
of the Colony,
or other discreet Person:
Forsooth, to Levy the
same as is
ordered, by a sale
of the Goods and Chattels of the
Defendant.
And be it further declared
that nothing herein contained
shall be deemed to prevent any person from suing for damages
under the summary
Jurisdiction of the superior Courts.
And be it further enacted
and ordained, That the said Chief and all other Magistrates,
hereby required
shall, and are
to make, and transmit to
the Colonial Secretary
a weekly Return of
all cases tried by them.
Secretary a weekly Return by them
of all cases tried and
determined by them during
the preceding week, stating the nature of the
offences
and the Punishments
or Fines
awarded..
Interpretation and
construction.
10. And be it further enacted
and ordained, that in the
construction of this ordinance,
unless there be something in the context
repugnant thereto,
words importing the singular number
or gender, shall be taken to extend to
several persons and
things,
and to both
sexes.