That we think that the 30th and 5th (Causes of the
Ordinance must be construed as being applicable to offences
committed within the jurisdiction of the Legislature,
and that the Jurisdiction need not be expressed.
We think that the 6th section should be rendered more clear
by the insertion of some such words as those suggested..
Under the strict language of the section an officer or
person acting "under his orders might be chargeable with
an offence...
The 7th and 5th sections make it a crime to be found within the
Colony under the circumstances stated in those sections. As to
the policy of such an enactment we express no opinion,
but we think that the Colonial Legislature is competent to enact the sections
referred to.
We have the honour to be
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's
most obedient humble Servants,
Walter Listahe Minard Baggallay