Note 10 — LETTER XXII. TO JACOB SUTHERLAND, ESQUIRE.
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One of the most ludicrous instances I know of the manner in which terms are abused, in America, was related to me lately, by Judge ——, of Louisiana. A constable came into court, leading two knaves, and addressed him, by saying—“Please your Honour, these are the two gentlemen, who stole Col. D——’s horses.”