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Commonwealth v. Dallas, Attorney of the United States, &c.
Shippen, Chief Justice.
— That although the Recorder of the city of Philadelphia possesses some powers, and performs some duties, of a judicial nature, he is not a judge, within the terms, spirit and meaning of the 8th section of the 2d article of the constitution.
The motion for leave to file an information in the nature of a quo warranto, was, therefore, refused.