be tried, &c. in that part where received (s. 76). See 11 & 12 Vict. c. 46, s. 2, ante, p. 303, and s. 3, allowing counts for stealing and receiving to be joined in the same indictment.

214.

215.

or

Twelve or more remaining one hour thereafter. (Vide Part III. tit. “Riot Act." for form of proclamation.)

Riotously demolishing, or beginning to demolish, a church, house, stable, warehouse, &c.

ROBBERY (see tit. "Larceny," ante, p. 352).

ROUTS (see Burn's Justice, and Wise's work, 1848).

216. SACRILEGE, breaking and entering any church or chapel and stealing therein

(Note 20)

218.

Armed assemblies (to the number of three or more) for smuggling

220.

221.

222.

Shooting at boats, &c. in her Majesty's navy, or wounding officers, &c.
One of several smugglers armed or disguised

Assaulting or opposing officers on duty

SODOMY.

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(But see tit. "Assaults," ante, p. 342).

223. [An unnatural offence with mankind or animal]

224.

Accusing, or threatening to accuse thereof, with a view to extort money

See titles "Assaults,” “Letter, Threatening."

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225. SPRING GUNS AND MAN TRAPS, setting or permitting same upon premises in day-time

(19) The prosecution for any offence against this act must be commenced within 12 calendar months (s. 8).

(20) This statute does not include the chapels of dissenters, and in such instances the prosecution must be for the larceny. (Richardson's case, 6 C. & P. 335.)

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(21) Offences on the high seas deemed to have been committed at the place into which the offender is brought, or in which he is found (s. 95). Indictments to be preferred by order of commissioners of customs (s. 126), and within 3 years (s. 134), and tried in any county (s. 136).

OFFENCE.

228. SUBSEQUENT FELONY (not punishable with death) after a previous conviction for felony.

229. TAMPERING WITH A WITNESS

THREATS, see titles "Accusing,"
," "Letter, Threatening," "Sodomy."

230. TREASON, compassing, devising, &c. to depose her Majesty of the crown, or to levy war, in order to intimidate either House of Parliament, &c., or to stir up foreigners, and such compassings, devices, &c. shall express, utter or declare by publishing, or by open and advised speaking, &c. (Note 23).

(22) It will be observed, that although the statute 5 & 6 Vict. c. 38, s. 1, ante, p. 327, which in every other class of offence punishable with transportation for life takes away the jurisdiction of the quarter sessions, it continues their powers to award the punishment of transportation for life, enacted by the statute 7 & 8 Geo. 4, c. 28, for a subsequent felony (6 J. P. 517).

(23) See further, 36 Geo. 3, c. 7, and 57 Geo. 3, c. 6, which are partially repealed by the 11 Vict. c. 12.

Time of prosecution for words spoken only.] Information on oath must be given to a justice within 6 days (one inclusive and the other exclusive) after words spoken, and a warrant granted within ten days after information. The operation of the act, so far as it relates to open and advised speaking, is limited to 2 years.

(Cox's edition of Act, p 41.)

(24) No bail to be taken except by order of secretary of state, or by Q. B., or a judge in vacation (11 & 12 Vict. c. 42, s. 23).

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