At Bukorest, and at Yassi, where the princes reside, there are two particular tribunals appropriated to the revision of commercial and other differences existing between the natives and foreign subjects. They are called the Foreign Departments, and are each directed by a Boyar, who has the title of chancellor of foreign affairs, and two other judges. The business that comes before them is examined and discussed in the presence of an officer attached to the consulate, by which the foreign party concerned is protected. The decisions are, conformably to the general sense of the treaties existing between the Porte and foreign powers, made according to the local laws; but they are not valid without the prince’s confirmation, which can be withheld, and a timely appeal made either to the Grand Vezier’s tribunal at Constantinople, or to the prince’s own judgement, should the nature of the department’s decision bear the appearance of partiality or injustice against the foreign party. Cases of this nature are so common, that the consuls are frequently obliged to act the part of attorneys in defending the rights of the individuals who are entitled to their protection. There are also separate departments for the police, the treasury, and criminal cases, as well as a variety of petty offices for the different business, most of which report directly to the prince, and receive his instructions. The following is an exact list of the chief dignitaries, and the other officers of state, according to their respective ranks and precedence, beginning with the twelve members of the divan. _The Metropolitan_, or archbishop. _The Banno_, a title taken from the former Banns of Crayova. _Vornik de Tsara de Suss_, or judge of the upper country. _Vornik de Tsara de Joss_, or judge of the lower country. _Logothett_, or chancellor and keeper of the great seal. _3d Vornik_, Common judges at the divan. _4th Vornik_, _Logothett de Obichëy_; his particular business consists in assembling the divan. _Vornik de Couttee_, or treasurer for the pensions of the widows of poor Boyars. _Vornik de Polittia_, or collector of the capitation tax within the city of Bukorest. _Clutshiar_, or keeper of the code of laws. _Clutshiar d’Aria_; although he has a seat, he is not allowed to vote. He is a kind of sergeant-at-arms. According to old custom, an individual, who is not born or naturalised a Wallachian or Moldavian, cannot be admitted member of the divan. _The first Postelnik_ is principal minister and master of the ceremonies at court. His office is of the most confidential nature, and only given to Greeks, near relations, or intimate friends of the prince. _The Spathar_; his office formerly corresponded to that of minister at war. At present he is director-general of the police throughout the principality. In Moldavia he is more properly called _Hetman_. _The Vestiar_, or treasurer of the principality: he must be a native.