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Another reason for my objecting is the dangerous and dreadful consequences to be apprehended (as I conceive) from suffering illegal precedents to be established.
Q. by Mr. Mc.A. - Mr. Griffin has stated to the Court that Mr. C. whose Evidence, I have not received the benefit of is N.O. I wish to know whether the duties of that Gentlemans Office does not require that he should enforce the Governors Regulations, and Restrictions on all Merchant Ships coming into this Port and whether it is not through him that all duties or fees on exports and imports are levied?
A. - I conceive that this Q. can only be answered with correctness by the General Orders and Regulations, on the subjects of Mr. Mc.A. Question therefore any thing that I may give as an opinion might prove eroneous.
Geo. Dowling Sworn.
Q. by Mr. Campbell Junr. - You was Naval Officers Clerk when the Dart arrived?
A. - I was.
2. - Relate to the Bench what you know concerning two Stills that were imported by that Ship?
A. - After the Ship was entered Mr. A.
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