Note XXVI-36 — Chapter XXVI · FURTHER WARS AND REVOLUTIONS. 1863-1885.

Under this constitution the legislative assembly appoints the five substitutes of the president of the state, and also the three justices of the superior court. A council of state is created, to be composed of the president of the state, the last president of the legislative assembly, the president of the superior court, and the attorney-general of the state. For all important affairs, the executive is to consult the council. Id., Nov. 15, 1873.