Chapter III: THIRD PERIOD, 1789-1854. -- Character of Second

Charter. -- Causes leading to its passage. -- A modern municipal
corporation. -- Supplements. -- Departments. -- Concentration of
authority. -- Councils. -- Bicameral system adopted. -- Officers,
how appointed or elected. -- Diminishing powers of the mayor. --
Introduction of standing committees. -- Finance. -- Debt. --
Revenue. -- Review of the period.