Watertown, 1869, has 4 wards, 10,697
Ogdensburg, 1868, has 4 wards, 10,340
Hudson, 1785, has 4 wards, 8,828

The census for 1880 is not fully completed, but gives
substantially the above figures.

Q. How populous must a village be, before it can be incorporated
as a city?

A. No definite number is required; whenever a large proportion of
the inhabitant desire it, the legislature will grant a city
charter.

Q. What is the executive officer of a city called?

A. The Mayor. His term of office is one year, unless otherwise
ordered by the, charter, as in New York and Albany where it is two
years.

Q. What other important officers are elected?

A. Aldermen and Supervisors; one each in every ward unless
otherwise ordered by their charter.

Q. What officers form the common council?

A. Mayor and aldermen; and they are the legislative body of the
city; they have authority to appoint police officers.