26 April 1805

Evidence

Ch.1. Ends

2. Procedures what

General Ends

We are now already in a condition to frame a conception - a conception comprehensive and sufficiently accurate /precise/ /particular/ for the present purpose - of the general end of procedure:[?] meaning by general end the main[?] and direct end in contradistinction to others that will meet us /be mentioned presently/ as we advance.

The system of procedure has for the general understand always its legitimate end or object the giving effect to the arrangements, taken, effect and fulfilment to the predictions delivered and engagements entered into by the substantive branch of the law. We come now to /It remains to bring to view/ the consideration of certain ends of subordinate importance, under the description of particular and collateral ends.