...the several Courts of Common Pleas of this Common- Wealth shall, besides the powers usually exercised by such Courts, have the powers of a Court of Chancery,...care of the persons and estates of those who are non compos mentis, and such other powers may be found necessary by future General Assemblies, not inconsistent...

...delivery in the several counties. Besides the powers formerly and usually exercised by it, it has now the powers of a court of chancery so far as relates to the perpetuating of testimony, the obtaining of evidence from places not within the state, and the care of the persons...

...supreme court and the courts of common pleas "the power of a court of chancery, so far as relates to the care of the persons and estates of those who are non compotes mentis." It follows, in conclusion, that in assuming to act upon the matter AMES 17. LOWKY. • now pending...

...powers usually exercised by such courts, have the powers of a court or chancery, so far as relates to perpetuating testimony, obtaining evidence from places not within this State, and the care of persons and estates of those who are non compotes mentis, and such other powers as may be found necessary...

...and the severa courts of common pleas, shall, beside the powers heretofore usually exercised by them, have the powers of a court of chancery, so far as relates to live may remit the said offence and all its disqualifications.] ' ARTICLE VH. Sec. I. The legislature...

...the several Courts of Common Pleas shall have the power of a Court of Chancery, so far as relates to the care of the persons and estates of those who are non compos mentis, and authorizes the legislature to vest in the said courts such other powers to grant...

...Railroad Company.] several Courts of Common Pleas," it was said, " shall have the jurisdiction and powers of a court of chancery so far as relates to the supervision and control of corporations not of a municipal character ;" and consequently in an equal...