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APPENDIX.
THE question which led lately to Lord Mansfield's confirmation of his former opinion, respecting Juries not having power to decide on the law, in cases of libel, was occasioned by the Dean of St. Asaph's trial: And as the dialogue in the pamphlet attempted to be proved libellous has made some noise, it is here subjoined with remarks for the gratification of the Reader.
The Principles of Government, in a Dialogue between a Gentleman and a Farmer.
F. Why should humble men like me, sign or set marks to petitions of this nature? It is better for us farmers to mind our husbandry, and leave what we cannot comprehend to the King and Parliament.
G. You can comprehend more than you imagine; and, as a free member of a free
state,
