Note XXIV-3 — Chapter XXIV · INDEPENDENCE OF THE ISTHMUS. 1801-1822.
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Arosemena, Apunt., 5; Bol. Of. (1868), 32. For the district of Panamá proper, there was, moreover, a high justice, 'justicia mayor de cruces,' who on entering the city had power to take cognizance of all affairs laid before the alcaldes.