The assistance they have, on every occasion, afforded the civil power, and the sacrifices of valuable time which they have made, at the risk of health, and under circumstances where they were compelled to forego that ease and comfort, which, in many instances, from their opulence and rank in life, are attached to their particular situations--it is to be hoped will never be forgotten by a grateful Public.] In order that improvements, sanctioned by such high authority, and the adoption of which are so important to the best interests of Society, may be fully explained and elucidated; a detail of the measures, which have been recommended, with general observations on the proposed System, are reserved for the ensuing Chapter. CHAP. XVIII. _The System of Police recommended by the Select Committee on Finance explained.--A proposition to consolidate the two Boards of Hawkers and Pedlars, and Hackney Coaches, into a Board of Police Revenue.--The whole Revenues of Police from Fees, Penalties, and Licence Duties, to make a common Fund.--Accounts to be audited.--Magistrates to distribute small Rewards.--A power to the Board to make Bye-Laws.--A concurrent jurisdiction recommended--also the Penitentiary House for reforming Convicts.--Other measures proposed after the Board is established--namely, a Public Prosecutor for the Crown--A Register of Lodging Houses--The establishment of a Police Gazette.--Two leading objects to be attained--The prevention of Crimes: and raising a Revenue for Police purposes.--The enumeration of the Dealers who are proposed to be Licenced.--A General View of the annual expence of the present Police System. Observations on the effect of the System recommended by the Finance Committee, with respect to the Morals and Finances of the Country.--Suggestions respecting a chain of connection with Magistrates in the Country, and the mode of effecting it.--Licences to be granted by select Magistrates in the Country, and by the Central Board in London and the neighbourhood.--The Functions of the proposed Board explained.--Specifications of the Trades to be regulated and Licenced.--General Reflections on the advantages likely to result from the adoption of the plan recommended by the Finance Committee.--Concluding Observations._