for debt. On swearing that he has not property enough to pay the debt, he is set at liberty.— Poor law. ‘hat part’ of the law which relates to the public or ag ah relief of paupers. -—Poorelaw bo The English official body are under St. "10 & 11 Vict. c. 109, passin 1847, to take the place of the poor-law commissioners, under whose contro] the general management of the poor, and tee funds for their relief throughout the country, had been for some years previously administered. The poorlaw board is now el sean by the local government board, whic by St. 34 & 35 Vict. c. 70. ow se h. Comm. 49. —Poor-law guardians. UAEDIANS OF