Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-08-14

the General accidentally perhaps came into her
presence. How the trial for libel was connec
tee with the fatasing Of Mrs Dickerson, I do
not now remember, bu, that Il did come out in
some way. believe is the fact. I was engaged
in the cause as a lawyer N. W. WILLIAMS.
RIGHT OF VOTING AS EXERCISED IN THE
SEVERAL STATES.
There is no political subject which
ough, TO engage the minds of the peo-
pie Of Virginia, more q, this time than
the amendment OF their constitution.
They have said convention shall as.
semble for that purpose, and thew will
ere long be called upon to select there
for, suitable representatives. 1t has
occurred to US that as the elective pri.
vllege is the grand consevator OF the
rights Of all, it might be well TO prepare
brief view OF the qualifications now
required for voters in the several states
of the union, in order that our citizens
generally may better avail themselves
Of the light which experience affords, in
the information of their opinions on this
head = and have accordingly done so. It
will be seen that Virginia stands alone
With her freehold qualification.
StaHnton Spectator.
In New Hampshire e Every male in
habitant 81 years of age, three months
in the state-students, paupers, &c. ex
cepted.
In Observation-Disclosures male chi.
zen, (paupers and persons under guar
dianship excepied,) one year in the
state, and six months in the town or
township where he offers to vote, having
paid tax within two years, unless ex-
emptej by law.
In Rhede Island--No constitution
BY charter Of Charles ii as ireemsn
| vote. -
In Connecticut-Everv white male
citizen haviog legal residence for six
months, with freehold Of seven dol
ltars per annum, and every white male
enrolled in the militia one year. or being
exempt from military duty by law, hav
ing paid state tax within the year, and
of good moral character.
In Vermont-Every man ofquiet and
peaceabie behaviour one year in the
state
In New Jersey--AiJ inhabitants. ~
nonths' residence, worth clear estate
OF 50!, proclamation money
In Pennsylvsnia---E,yery ifreemsn
whol.as resided two years in the state.
md paid tax; .audthe sons OF such be-
tween 81 and % without the payment Of
q tax.
In Msrylana--All free white males
81 years Of age, having resided one year
in the state, and six months in The coun-
ty.
Ia North Carclina-All fresnnen with
a freehold Of so acres. and residence
OF one year for senators; and all free
men resident 70 months. having maid
taxes, for members of the house of com
mons.
In South Cardinal Every free white
citizen. having resided two years in the
state. with freehold Of so acres, or
town lot possessed for six months: or
not having such freehold. or lot, resi-.
ocH%c " SsA u'outhS III tII6 6feCtlOtB 0lS-
trict where he offers to vote. and the
paymen, ola taxewithin the wear ofthree
shillings sterling towards the support of
the state government.
In Georgia-All citizens and inhab
itants, who have paid the taxes required
oftheu. and resided six months where
they vote.
In Louisiana-Every free white male
citizen, residing therein one year. and
having paid tax or being a freehode.
In kentucky-All free white male
citizens. two years in the state, and one
in the county where they vote.
In Ohio Every white male inhabit.
ant, one year therein, and having paid
state or county tax.
In Tennessee Every freeman an in.
habitant Of the state, If freeholder. NAV
vote in the county where the freehold
lies without being a resident thereof-if
not possessed Of freehold he must have
resided six months where be offers to
vote.
In Mississippi Every free white male
person one year in the state, and six
months in the county, servin Q in the mi.
litla or paying tax.
In Il!inois--Whiie male Inhabitants
six months in the state.
In Missouri. A II froa xch;to r,I. -: