Note XXV-57 — Chapter XXV · DIVERS PHASES OF SELF-GOVERNMENT. 1819-1863.
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Judges and alcaldes were not only civil officials, but also agents of the ecclesiastical authorities. Their double rôle insured them great influence with a people 'barbarizado por la ignorancia y el fanatismo.' Maldonado, Asuntos Polít. Pan., MS., 3.