Travels Through North America 



by judges appointed for that purpose.* The court of 

 chancery consists of the governor and council: and 

 the dernier resort is to his majesty in council at home. 



The established religion is that of the Church of 

 England: but there are as many Roman Catholics 

 as Protestants. The clergy are liberally provided 

 for; they have not, as in Virginia, a fixed quantity 

 of tobacco; but so much per head, viz. 30 Ib. weight 

 for every titheable in their respective parishes: and 

 some of them make more than 300 1. sterling per 

 annum. They are presented to their livings by the 

 governor; and are under the jurisdiction of the 

 bishop of London; but being at a great distance 

 from England, and having no commissary to super- 

 intend their affairs, they lie under many disadvan- 

 tages. Assessments are made, I was told, by the 

 county courts; the vestry, which consists of twelve 

 members distinct from the church wardens, have 

 little or no authority. f 



In each county throughout this province, there 

 is a public free school, for reading, writing, and 

 accounts; but no college or academy; and the edu- 

 cation of youth is but little attended to. 



* Besides these courts, there was formerly a general court of 

 assize held throughout the province either once or twice a year, 

 but this has been laid aside. 



f The whole vestry, as in Virginia, consists of twelve members; 

 but they go off by rotation two every year; and there is annually a 

 fresh election. They have the power of appointing inspectors, 

 etc. 



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