Chapter 4

Necessity of examining the Condition of the States before that of the Union at large The American System of Townships and municipal Bodies Limits of the Townships Authorities of the Township in New England Existence of the Township Public Spirit of the Townships of New England The Counties of New England Administration in New England General Remarks on the Administration of the United States Of the State Legislative Power of the State The executive Power of the State Political Effects of the System of local Administration in the United States