The state of indigence, and the situation of the casual poor in the metropolis, explained : With reasons assigned why the prevailing system, with respect to this unfortunate class of the community, contributes, in a considerable degree, to the increase and multiplication of crimes: with suggestions, shewing the necessity and utility of an establishment of pauper police, immediately applicable to the casual poor, under the management of responsible commissioners. With their functions explained. By P. Colquhoun, LL.D.