Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-05-30
THE LEXINGTON UNION.
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LEXINGTON, MISSISSIPPI, MAY 80, 1910.


he elections are held at different and re
mote periods in the several precincts; yet
their terms all expire at the same period
Senators are chosen for six years, bui
must be SO classed as that one third OF me
terms Of the whole number shall expire
every two years; to carry into effect this
clause, it has often happened that Sena'
tor chosen from State just admitted into
the Union had TO 60 out Of office n few
months after he was elected Ifthe prIn.
ciple is once settled in this State, tina. Off.
GERS elected 10 Gil vacancies continue 10
office not ioT the nnexpired term, but tor
the Constitutional period; elections will
be held every week in most Of the coun.
ties. The inestimabc right of suiirages
viii become burthensome, aud but lev
persons will attend The Polls.
The lenGkinf time intervening between,
tho issuance'df the wrils, and ihesi1n
fixed for the elections is complained or
1t is nn'orous that at special elections on
short notice for the highest officers of The
State, not more than one fifth of the voters
attend the polls. Those engaged in filling
the soil, and pursuing their homes, avoca-
tons seldom attend
The Inv only allows the sherlfo the
several counties fifty dollars per nnnnm
Tor all extra services. They got nothing
for holding special elections. Most gen.
rally the polls are not opened al the pre-.
cincts in consequence of the non.a'tend
ance of the Inspectors or the returning
oflicers.--l have ordered elections on the
first Monday and day following IN No
vember next, for the Judges of the Cir.
cult Court, five district Attorneys, five
Senators and three members Of the House
lof Representatives of this State, all Of
these elections nre held to Gil vacancies
ordered the elections at that time be
cause Electors of President and Vice
President will be chosen on that day
There will be full turn ont of the voters
and the expense, trouble and excitement
Of numerous special elections avoided.
Judge Bst:aile viii be fully authorized
by the Constitution and laws, to continue
in Office until the election in November
next, is held, and the person then elected
Judge Of the tenth Judicial District lie duly
qualified. No apprehension need there
fore be entertained of The failure Of The
November term of The court in Yazoo
county. .
I have learned with much surprise that
+ numerous members of the Bar in the tenth
District. have determined to bring the case
forthwith, before The High Court of Error:
and Appeals by Quo Warranto--tha
court has ono jurisdiction hnt such aspro'
perlv belongs to court Of Errors and Ap
peals.n ] am sure the honorable mem
bers of that Court will not entertain The
case, and that an extra Judicial opinion
will not be given by either oflhem.
! had no personal or political views tt
subscrve in ordering all elections to fl
vacancies accruing to be held on The da,
Of the Presidential election In most o
the counties where they areordcred, m,
, political opponents are in majority.
, In conclusion will observe, that al
ways have been in favor of the principle
ef our present Constitution. admit iha
i It's language is ambiguous and in man,
= respects Of different Interpretation.
. have taken solemn oath to support ,ha
!. instrument, and have used all my effort
q 10 carry ont provision.
: ] inclose you copy Of my Message t
she Senate ofthis Stale, giving my view
for ordering the election Of District Alto
Fney, Of the 7lh district to be held on N
). first Monday and day following in Noven
Ter next.
{ | am sir
# very respectfully
Your obedient servant.
), A. G., McNUTT.
). Charles f. Mount, ESQ.,, Yazoo Cuu,
i ~, Benton Mi.
y SPECIAL. MESSAGE