Illinois Supreme Court June 15, 1855 (Beesman v. City of Peoria)

Soates, C. J.

The mayor of the city of Peoria lias no judicial power under the constitution, and can have none, as settled in The State, ex rel. City of Rockford, v. Maynard, 14 Ill. R. 420. Having no,power to enter judgment of fine, an appeal can confer no jurisdiction of the offense upon the circuit court. Ginn v. Rodgers, 4 Gil. R. 134.