Editorial note — Chapter V · : Necessity Of Examining The Condition Of The States—Part II
Henry Reeve translation
t [ In their individual capacity the justices of the peace take a part in the business of the counties and townships.] [Footnote u: These affairs may be brought under the following heads:—1. The erection of prisons and courts of justice. 2. The county budget, which is afterwards voted by the State. 3. The distribution of the taxes so voted. 4. Grants of certain patents. 5. The laying down and repairs of the country roads.]
v [ Thus, when a road is under consideration, almost all difficulties are disposed of by the aid of the jury.]