The complete constable. Directing constables, headboroughs, tithingmen, church-wardens, overseers of the poor, surveyors of the highways, and scavengers, in the duty of their offices, according the power allowed them by the laws: wherein the constable's duty, relating to the passing of rogues, vagabonds, and sturdy beggars, is fully set forth. To which are added, An abstract of an Act, 12 Q. A. relating to rogues, vagabonds and sturdy beggars. -Of an Act, for preventing riots, &c. -Of an Act for punishing robberies committed in houses. -Of an Act for preventing mischiefs by fire.

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  • The complete constable. Directing constables, headboroughs, tithingmen, church-wardens, overseers of the poor, surveyors of the highways, and scavengers, in the duty of their offices, according the power allowed them by the laws: wherein the constable's duty, relating to the passing of rogues, vagabonds, and sturdy beggars, is fully set forth. To which are added, An abstract of an Act, 12 Q. A. relating to rogues, vagabonds and sturdy beggars. -Of an Act, for preventing riots, &c. -Of an Act for punishing robberies committed in houses. -Of an Act for preventing mischiefs by fire.
  • Compleat constable
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Imprint
[London]: In the Savoy: printed by E. and R. Nutt, and R. Gosling, (assigns of Edward Sayer, Esq;) for T. Norris upon London Bridge, and R. Ware at the Bible and Sun in Warwick-Lane, at Amen-Corner, MDCCXXVIII. [1728]
Publication year
1728-1728
ESTC No.
N71122
Grub Street ID
51493
Description
[12], 168 p. ; 12⁰
Note
First published in 1692 as 'The compleat constable'.

At foot of title page: Price bound one schilling.