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Travels in Kamtschatka - Volume 1

baron de Jean-Baptiste-Barthélemy Lesseps

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Every ostrog is presided by a chief, called toyon. This kind of magistrate is chosen from among the natives of the country, by a plurality of voices. The Russians have preserved to them this privilege, but the election must be approved by the jurisdiction of the province. This toyon is merely a peasant, like those whom he judges and governs; he has no mark of distinction, and performs the same labours as his subordinates. His office is chiefly to watch over the police, and inspect the execution of the orders of government. Under him is another Kamtschadale, chosen[32] by the toyon himself, to assist him in the exercise of his functions, or su. . . Read More