The Parish: Its Powers And Obligations At Law, As Regards The Welfare Of Every Neighborhood, And In Relation To The State (1857)

The Parish: Its Powers And Obligations At Law, As Regards The Welfare Of Every Neighborhood, And In Relation To The State is a book written by Toulmin Smith in 1857. The book provides a comprehensive description of the powers and obligations of the parish at law, with a focus on its role in promoting the welfare of every neighborhood and its relation to the state. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific topic related to the parish. The first chapter provides an overview of the parish, its history, and its legal status. The second chapter focuses on the powers of the parish, including its authority to levy taxes, maintain roads and bridges, and provide relief to the poor.The third chapter discusses the obligations of the parish, including its responsibility to provide for the education of children, maintain public health, and ensure public safety. The fourth chapter examines the relationship between the parish and the state, including the role of the parish in the administration of justice and the enforcement of laws.Throughout the book, Toulmin Smith provides detailed analysis and commentary on the legal principles and practices governing the parish. He also offers insights into the social and economic conditions of the time, and how they influenced the development of the parish system.Overall, The Parish: Its Powers And Obligations At Law, As Regards The Welfare Of Every Neighborhood, And In Relation To The State is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of local government and the role of the parish in promoting the welfare of communities.Its Officers And Committees, And The Responsibility Of Every Parishioner, With Illustrations Of The Practicing Working Of This Institution In All Secular Affairs, And Of Some Modern Attempts At Ecclesiastical Encroachment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.