Argument on the distinction between manslaughter and murther, deduced by an investigation of our ancient law : being the introductory part of an opinion delivered by Jeffray Gilbert, Esq. then one of the judges of the Court of King's Bench in Ireland, in Dwyer's case, on a special verdict.

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