See also, Van Leeuioen's Commentaries on the Roman Dutch Law, pp. 288, 297, for a full explanation of the Aasdom-reght and its incidents. -- Ed.

HOLLAND DOCUMENTS: VIII. 621 12.

They shall first have one Schout or officer as the head of Justice, instructed as is the custom here. 13.

Who shall be appointed by the Deputies of He shall be appointed by the West India by the West India the City of Amsterdam or Company in the name of their High Mighli- Company in the name of their High Mighti-

14. There shall be three Burgomasters to be Fiat. appointed by the common Burghers, from the honestest and fittest.

15. 15.

And 5 or 7 Schepens to be chosen by the And a double number to be named by the Burghers, or else a double number to be Burghers for 5 or 7 Schepens, in order that named, in order that the selection be made the selection be made therefrom by the Director therefrom by the Commissioners of the City General and Council. of Amsterdam.

16. 16.

The City or town being increased to 200 Fiat. With this addition : Which Common families or upwards, they shall choose a Council shall, also, have the absolute election Common Council of 21 persons, who shall of Burgomasters and Common Councilmen, meet with the Burgomasters and Schepens together with the nomination of Schepens, in and resolve together on all matters relating to order that the selection as above may be made the City government. therefrom.