People v. Sessions of Chenango

Per Curiam, delivered by KENT, J.

Let the mandamus go. The sessions cannot grant a new trial' upon the merits. It is a pow,er not exerëised by this court, after verdict in cases of felony, and perhaps it is expedient it should not be.-~ This court had by its original constitution by ordinance, the superintending controul of all inferior jurisdictions within the state, and this power has never been taken away. It has been from time to time recognised by law, and in constant and vigilant exercise. All courts within the several counties, have, from the first foundation of our judicial system,…