COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF THE NUMBER OF ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW IN THE STATE OF NEW-YORK, IN 1820, 1835, 1836 and 1840. CITY GOVERNMENTS. The Mayors of the cities in this State are now elected by the people thereof, in conformity with amendments of the Constitution, the last adopted in 1839. Charter granted by King James II., April 22, 1680; confirmed by George II. 1730, and by the Governor, Council and General Assembly October 14, 1732. Present amended charter passed by the Legislature, April 7, 1830. Isaac L. Varian, Mayor. |