Sentence:  ... it appears ... that, by an arrangement between the <WSD>outgoing</WSD> and incoming marshal, the latter was to have the fees earned upon all writs in the hands of the deputies of the former at the date the office changed hands. It further appeared that the <WSD>outgoing</WSD> marshal made no claim to these fees. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Being replaced in office (while still in office but after election has determined that he/she will be replaced).