Magisterial reform: being some considerations on the present voluntary system, and suggestions for the substitution of an independent paid magistracy

Abstract

At various periods since the Union bitter controversies have arisen on the subject of magisterial reform, and the question of a paid versus an unpaid magistracy has frequently occupied the public attention. When we consider the vital importance of the subject and its real interest to the whole community, a discussion of the problem at the present time will not appear out of place.