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 disputes which may arise among the inhabitants of the Bay, at such times and places as shall be hereafter mentioned at Key Casina, one every three months. And in order that justice may be the more impartially administered, we do further agree, that a jury of thirteen good and lawful subjects, housekeepers of the Bay, be chosen by the majority of the voices of the inhabitants of the Bay, then and there present, to assist the said Justices in the execution of their office, whose determination shall be final. And in case any person whatsoever shall refuse to comply with the sentence of the court after it is passed on them, it is further agreed, by and with the consent of the said inhabitants, that the Justices shall have full power to seize their property, wheresoever it is to be found, of any kind whatsoever, and appropriate it agreeably to the sentence of the court.

Eighth, And whereas no laws or agreements can be of force without a proper authority to execute and enforce the same, it is further agreed, by and with the consent of the inhabitants of the Bay, that the commanding officer, for