in prosecution of a useless and factious proceeding
... prosecution of useless and factious proceeding. We have nut room to dwell farther upon this subject, at present; and we shall conclude mentioning, that, so eager were the Corporators to rush upon their prey, that, in the course of very short time after the'passing, od the resolution, yesterday, they sent tiieir Town ClOTk (for suppose he was instructed), with carpenter, to break open the door ...