Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1838-09-01
.oUALIFICATIoN OF yOTERs.


We have often been enquired of respecting
the qualification of voters in the different
States. Below we give the desired informa-
ton, with the exception Of the two newest
States: - S
.Maine.-Residence in the State three
months preceding any election.
.Neso Hampshire.--No qualifications requr-
ed but to be u yeors old. o3zsas8VF
Vermont.-One years residence in the
State, quiet and peaceable disposition, and
will vote as he shall Judge will conduce to the
best interests of the State. ia ~ ~
| JMassachuseits. One years residence in the
State, and to pay State or County tax.
Rhode land.--Must be resident of the
State three months, and on freehold of Sbl34.
Connecticut.-Must have gained settlement
in the State. own freehold Of 81 per annum,
or to have done military duty, paid Stutetax,
and taken the prescribed oath. i "
New York.-To be 81 years of age, an in
habtant of tile State for the last six months.
A colored man must own freehold OF $3.50,
have paid taxes thereon, and been three years
citizen. 'Hfs' 2 Nsa4 'y/. a'
Ns,u Jersey.--A citizen of the State one
year, and worth ESQ, proclamation money.
PennsyIvania--A citizen Of the State two
years, and paid State or County tax.
The sons of persons so qualified, between
the age Of 21 and 20, may vote, though they
have paid no tax. .--,-..---..-.------
a aDelaioare.---Same as in Pennsylvania.
Maryland.--One years residence in the
county where they shall offer their vote.
Vrginia. freehold of the value of
$s5, having been housekeeper one year and
been assessed. Some other small qualifica-
tions are required of those who have no free
hold, but they amount to almost universal suf
frage. asn-oasf iasaasa Ban ee8fata.E
North CGrolina.--A citizen of the State
one year, who has paid taxes, may vote. for
members Of the House of Commons, but must
own SO acres of land to vote for Senator.
South Carolina.-Residence in the State
two years, and in the district where he offers
his vote six months. 4s s4. .ar
Georgia.--A citizen of the State an six
months residence in the county where he offers
his vote, and must have paid all taxes imposed
on him. -0.rrh sqgii,, ~ t7r
.alabama.--A citizen of the United States,
one year in the State, and three months resi-
dence in tho county where he offers his vote.
Mississippi.--A citizen of the United States,
one years residence in the State, and six
months in the county and have paid taxes or
done military duty. as.. 1
LoSsisiana. in the county where
he offers his vote one year, and having paid
taxes within the last six months.
Iennessee.--A citizen Of the United States,
and six months residence in the county where
he offers his vote. rn
Keniucky.--Two years, residence in the
State and in the county in which he offers his
vote, one year next preceding the election.
Ohio,-One years residence in the State
next preceding the election, having paid or
been charged with State or county tax.
lndians.---One years residence in the State,
Immediately preceding the election, entities
him to vote in the county where he resides.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in the State Six months,
but can only vote N the county where he ac-
tually resides. .il ~, s-. -7.,..,...7 ...
.Missouri.-A citizen of the United States,
and one years residence in the State next pre-
ceding the election, and three months in the
county. "a r9rqaa
arkansas and .Michigan.-not known to
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