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Police of Denmark.

Cannot fail to excite interest in tlic minds of the in­ habitants, as well as of visitors; the well regulated nnd energetic police of this City is indebted much to Mr. KjerulfT, for his activity, vigilance, and discretion. , Mr. Kjcrulff is director of the Police and Mr. Brae- strup is also Viccdircctor. is composed of a president, three burgomasters and five senators, independant of whom there is a common coun­ cil consisting of thirty two members who are the repre­ sentatives for the whole body of citizens ; the general business of this court is to make laws for the due go­ vernment of the City, to guide its police, and in fact the court of common council is the city’s legislature. k capital is surrounded by ramparts that almost resemble a circle, and consist of twenty five bastions; they were formed during the reigns of King Christian the fourth, Frederick the third, Christian the fifth, and Christian the seventh.. / • The Magistracy of Denmark The Fortress o f this