2d. That with a view to that necessary discipline, and knowledge of the duty to be performed, without which Officers of Justice can be of little use, and may often be converted into instruments of oppression by an abuse of power; the High-Constable of the Division shall become _a responsible permanent Officer_, with a competent Salary; and shall have under his direction certain subordinate Officers, not exceeding _one for a large Parish_, and _one for every_ 25 _Constables in any number of smaller Parishes, Hamlets, Precincts, and Liberties_, who shall be stiled _the Parochial Chief Constable_, whose situation shall also _be permanent_, with a moderate Salary, and who shall each be _responsible_ for the execution of the regular duty which may be assigned to the petty Constables, either by the Act of Parliament, or by the Commissioners of Police, having powers for that purpose granted by law.--That a certain stipend or gratuity for trouble, shall also be paid to each of the petty Constables, in consideration of the ordinary duty they are bound to perform, besides 5_s._ a day for all extraordinary duty. That among other things it shall be the business of the parochial Chief Constable to instruct the petty Constables in their duty--to attend them in their perambulations, and to marshal them on receiving a precept from the High-Constable, or an order from two Magistrates, in case of any tumult or disorder requiring their interference--to impress upon their minds the necessity of purity, vigilance, and attention to orders--and of being humane, prudent and vigorous, in the execution of such duties as belong to their functions.--That they shall instantly assemble on any alarm of Fire.--That the Public-houses, in the parish or district, shall be visited regularly; and also the Watchmen while upon duty, and regular returns made to the Police Magistrates of the District, stating the occurrences of the night. That wherever suspicious characters reside in the parish, who have no visible means of supporting themselves, the utmost vigilance shall be exercised in watching their conduct, to prevent as much as possible the commission of crimes, and to preserve peace and good order in the parish; and wherever the execution of any specific law depends on Constables, the utmost attention to be manifested in giving it effect, and preventing it from remaining a dead Letter.--That care be taken to make regular, impartial, and accurate returns of Jurors; and of persons eligible to serve in the Militia;--and that immediate cognizance be also taken of all nuisances and annoyances, and timely notice given to Magistrates of all occurrences threatening to disturb the Public peace, or to overturn the established Government of