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Governor to have the same Power over Prisoners in his Custody as the Sheriff or Gaoler.
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XV. After the Delivery of any such Convict as aforesaid into the Custody of the Governor of any Convict Prison, such Governor, or other Person having the Custody of Convicts under his Direction,. shall, during the Term for which such Convict shall be ordered to remain in his Custody, have the same Powers over such Convicts, whether within or without the Prison, as are incident to the Office of Sheriff or Gaoler, and in case of any Abuse of such Custody, or other Misbehaviour or Negligence in the Discharge of his Office, shall be liable to the same Punishment to which a Gaoler is now liable by Law.
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