Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-09-10
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teresting and useful at the present juno
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VOTES IN THE SEVERAL STATES.
RIGHT of UolRg as exercised IN the ses
er Sales.--future is no political subject
which ought to engage the minds of the
people of Virginia more at this time than
| the amendment oftheiir constitution They
have said convention shall be assembled
for that purpose, and they viii ere long, be
called upon to select therefor suitable
representative Ii has occurred 20 US
mat as the elective privilege is The grand
conserralor If she rights Oh ali, i might be
prepare a bret view of the 4uallfi-
6ls now required for voters IA the sew
eral states d the UnIon, in order that our
citizens generally may better avail them
selves of the RIGHT which experience affords
IN the .ouuabon other opinions on this
head, and have accordingly done so. Il
will be seen that Virginia stands alone with
her frehold qualification.
! In New Hampshire-eyery male inhab-
liant 81 years of age three months in the
State-students, paupers, sc. excepted.
In MISUNDERSTANDING male citizen,
(paupers and persons under guardianship
excepted, one year in the state aud six
months ia the town or township where he
offers to vote, having paid tax within two
years unless exempted thereirom by law.
In Rhode lsland-No Constitution
BY charter of Charles II. all freemen vote.
In Connecieut-Eyefy White male cite
zenhaying legal residence for six months,
with freehold ofseyen dollars per annum,
and every white male enrolled in the militia
one year or being exempt from military du-
ty by taw, having paid state tax within
the year, and of good moral character
In Vermont-Eyery man Of quiet and
peaceful behaviour.
In New Jersey-All inhabitants twelve
months residence, worth clear estate Of
$50 proclamation money.
In Penasylvanl8-Eyery free man Who
has resided two years in the state, and paid
a tax; and The sons ofsuch between twenty
one and twenty two without the payment Of
a tax.
In Maryland-All free white males ~
years Of age, having resided one yesr M
the state, IL 6months m the county
In North Carolns--All Freemeu With
Freehold of 30 acres, and a resldeuce
Of one year, for Senator'S: and all freemsn
resident twelve months, having paid taXes,
! for members of the house ofcommous.
In South CaroIina--Eyery Tree whIto
citizen, having resided two years ~ the
state, with freehold off acres, OF town
lot possessed for six months; or not having
such freehold. or lot, residence Of SIX
months in the election district where he
offers to vote, and the payment ola tax
within the year Of six shillIngs sterling
towards the support Of the state govern
ment.
In Georgia--All citizens and inhabi-
tants, who have paid the taxes required Of
them, and resided six months where they
vote.
In Louisiana-Eyery free white malo
citizen, residing therein one year, aud hav-
ing paid tax or being freeholder
In Keutcky-Ali free white male citi-
zens, 2years in the state, s. in the county
where they vote.
In Ohio-Eyery white male inhabiianl !
year therein, 81 having paid state or coun-
/ ty tax.
In Tennessee-Eycry freeman an To-
b, habitant Of the state, If freebooter, may
vote in the county where the freehold lies
without being a resident thercof-if nor
possessed ola freohold he must have resi-
ded months where he offers 70 vote.
In Mississippi-Eyery free white male
person year IN the state, &, 6 months IN
the county, serving in the militia or paying
tax.
In lllnois-White male inhabitants, sfF
months 10 the state.
In Missouri-All free white male ctr
zens, year in the state and months IN The
county
In Alabama-Eyery white male Of laE-
fll age having resided ] year ~ The state, 3
3 months in the county
In Idiana-All white male cItlzons, one
year 10 tho state.
In New York-Eyery male citizen Of
the age of21 years, one year in the state
and six months in the town or county
where he offers 70 vote, having paid tax
within the year, or legally served as milr
daman or freman--or Iabored upon the
pubic highways &c.
In Maine-Eyey freeman having his res
idence established three months before the
electlon-siudents, pauPers, sc. excepted.