IMODE OF GOVEIiX.MENT. 



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postal sei'vici', trade, commerce, fislieries, etc. Tlie (General Gov- 

 ernment is also tlie custodian of the piililic lands, fmm wliich 

 are disburseil the expenses of the public sers'ice. There are 18 

 electoral districts sending 36 members to the House of Assembly, 

 as follows : — 



HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. 



The members of the House of Assembly are now elected by 

 ballot. All males, on reaching the age of 21, are entitled to vote. 

 The members of both branches of the Legislature are paid. 

 Members of the House of Assembly, if resident in St. John's, 

 receive ^194 per session ; if resident elsewhere ^291 per session. 

 The members of the Legislative Council receive ^120 per session ; 

 the President $240. The Speaker of the House of Assembly re- 

 ceives $1,000 per session. 



