period, it is humbly conceived that Henderson's domicile was in the parish of Rhynie. He had no other: There were his lares et penates, however humble. It matters not that Henderson and his family lived in the house with his wife's mother. She was a pauper receiving parish aid, and could not maintain them; and Henderson, an able-bodied man, and his wife, maintained themselves and family without parish aid, or asking charity from any one. Neither does it prevent Henderson from acquiring a settlement, that the parish of Rhynie (as stated in the observations for that parish) might have a claim of relief against him for the parochial aid afforded to his wife's mother,- a claim of very doubtful expediency to be tried to be enforced, and which was never enforced. In these circumstances, I am of opinion that Henderson acquired a settlement in the parish of Rhynie; and his subsequent residence in the parish of Auchindoir not being sufficient to reinstate him there, that the parish of Rhynie is liable for the maintenance of his family as long as they continue proper objects of parish relief. 66 (Signed) "ANDW. MURRAY. Edinburgh, 27th November 1846." ADDENDUM TO DECISIONS. William Hardie, assistant-inspector, Falkirk, was charged at the instance of the Lord Advocate, at the Stirling Justiciary Circuit of spring 1847, with "CULPABLE HOMICIDE; as also the wicked and wilful, or wicked and culpable neglect of duty, and violation of the duties of his office, by a public officer, more particularly by an assistant-inspector of the poor, especially when committed to the injury of the person or health, or to the danger of the life of any poor person under his superintendence or charge;” IN SO FAR AS he was alleged to have failed and neglected to inquire into the particular circumstances of Margaret Cameron, an applicant for relief, and to report these circumstances to the parochial board, and duly to enter her name in the proper lists or registers, and to return an answer to her applications within twenty-four hours after each application for relief, or additional relief; and to visit her home "so soon as might be after her sickness or disease first became known to him, or with due care and attention might have become known to him," and from time to time thereafter; and to take measures, on his own responsibility, or otherwise, for procuring medical aid without delay; and to supply her with articles which were necessary by reason of her sickness or disease, and destitution;-in consequence of which neglects, the pauper was alleged to have been injured in her person and health, and to have eventually died. The charge was found relevant to infer the pains of law; and the case, on the application of the accused, without objection on the part of the Crown, certified for trial to the High Court; the accused being, in the meantime, committed to prison for trial.—William Hardie, 10th April 1847; Arkley's Reports, p. 247. A lodging-house-keeper, and another person, who pleaded guilty to the culpable removal, and cruel and reckless treatment and desertion of a sick person, sentenced respectively to nine and six months' imprisonment.-M'Manimy, 28th June 1847 (High Court); Arkley's Reports, p. 321. ALPHABETICAL INDEX. The first set of figures indicate the page; the figures immediately fol- References to the several divisions of the work are distinguished PPrinciples. aActs, Rules and Regulations. Thus d 524, 6. a 11315, 25. p 2359, 60; 2666, 67; sig- A Ability of relatives to afford relief, d 5730, 31; 5836, 37; 59 Ablebodied, whether entitled to relief, p 817, 18. a 1386, and ACT OF SEDERUNT, a 165. Actions in name of inspector, a 132...1, 20. Transference of, a 13220. Limitation of, a 159.12. Adjudged cases, summary of, 51 and 85. 115. a 10730; 11125. Advances by parties not liable, d 61.51. a 365. d 7194; 76 Advertisement of meetings, when necessary, r 170...23. Advocation, p 2874. d 7092; 78122, 127; 80134; 81.138, 140. References, p Principles-d Decisions-a Acts-r Rules. Agent for paupers may be appointed by sheriff, a 1453; 16619. Aliment, endurance of, p 714. d 6466; 6776. Aliment to prisoners, p 1125. Allowance, rate of, p 22, et seq. d 6571; 66~75; 6776; 78– Amends, tender of, a 159.20. Amount and nature of relief, p 2. ANALYSIS of STATUTES and PROCLAMATIONS, a 33. Annual report by board of supervision, a 1026. ANNUAL VALUE of land, &c., how estimated, p 26–66. a 122.16. (See Ad- vocation.) Deliverance to be in writing, d 76–114. Application of penalties, a 1583. Application to board of supervision where relief inadequate, a 145......14. Form of, 17628. Application to sheriff by persons refused relief, a 144.19. May be either verbal or written, a 165......12. Apprehension and committal for precognition and trial in cases of de- Apprentice may acquire settlement by residence, p 1433. d 6359. Ascendants, liability of, p 3080, 81, 82; 32–91. d 5622; 54~~ Assessment books to be evidence of value for voting, a 11121; 114 26. Assessment roll, inspection of, p 2977. d 68.83. Its requisites, p 2870. a 123, 124. ASSESSMENT- In burgh, a 3625; 375, 20. In landward parishes, a 36.26; 3714, 24. References, p Principles―d Decisions—a Acts—r Rules. ASSESSMENT-continued. Resolution to assess, a 1191. Is final, a 11913. Modes of assessment, p 2461. a 119.20. Power to levy, p 2257. a 36-25; 375, 14, 24. What they include, p 2358, 60. Exemptions from, p 2462; 2563; 2666; 2768, 69. Not to be altered without leave of board of supervision, Are glebes and manses, feu-duties, crown property, churches, note. Do. as to ground annuals, heritable bonds, and professional in- Do. as to game, woods, interest on improvements, rent of fur- Method of levying, p 27.70. Arbitrary, p 2770. Defects of new act as to, p 2871. Appeal, p 2871, 74; 2975, 76. (See Advocation.) Recovery of, p 28.73. a 1609. Roll, p 2870; 2977. d 6883. a 12316; 12415. To be fixed periodically, a 124......8, 12. Notice of, p 2870. a 1243, 20. Errors in, p 2872. a 12423. Remedies as to surcharge, p 28...72. a 124.26. When owners assessments may be levied from tenants, a 125.21. Annual means and substance under £30 not liable, p 25...63. Stipends liable, a 128.4. College of Justice, exemption abolished, a 128...7. |