Commonwealth v. Cannut

*113Opinion op the Court by

Judge Quin

Dismissing appeals, and denying motions for appeals.

Five persons made application for a. reward for the apprehension of two boys who were indicted for mule stealing.

Section 4283 of the statutes provides:

“It shall be the duty of the person so securing the arrest and conviction, or delivery of any person guilty of any horse or mule stealing, if he desires said reward, to apply to the court in which the accused is convicted or bond forfeited for same, and if the court is satisfied from testimony taken that the person applying for such reward has in good faith,…