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There is manifest error in the judgment complained of. Although, the mayor and aldermen have right to sign writs returnable before some court in the corporation only; yet the sheriffs of said city within the limits of said city, have the same powers and authorities and are *553liable to the same suits and. penalties, for neglect of duty, in any case whatever, to all intents and purposes, as sheriffs of the counties are; and must obey all lawful writs directed to- them, by courts or magistrates not of the city, which are to be executed within the city.