Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1840-09-24
Election Resolves
FOR UCTUBEK. IS4U.
So much as relates to Edgcfeld.
Is THE House OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Decewber 2O 1889.


yHyHE Committee on Privileges and Elcc-
81 tons, to whom it was referred, to DRAFT
resolutions. and appoint Managers OF Elections
Ior next general election, report Tie ioi-
lowing resolutions:
Ees0ircd. That the Election to be held on
the second Monday III October next aud INC
day following, for Senators and members OF th':
House OF Representatives. shall be holden al
the following places, and conducted by the iol-
lowing persons.
At Longmirc's-L II. Mundy, A. T. Tray
lor, and w. B. Brannon. At COfiters-!.
Hammond. Il. Garrett, nd w. F. Elam AT
Cio.d's-J. p. Mays, w. S. Howard, and W.
Day. ut Pine House-W. Gullman, b. Bet
lis, and b. Hatcher. 1t Christie's-A. King
James Dorm. and l.. Burnett. 1T DnRton s.
R. p. bronson. j. Hill. and Fl. Duntoi' At
Sheppards-J. Bolcs, l.. &. Holloway, and 5.
Stephens. At Ridgc-M. Watson, L. Homes
and Wilson Coleman. At Meeting Sired .
Nicholson, Jr., y. Strother, aud Wm. Dean:
1T Hamburger. Anderson, B. F. Gnncdy, and
Nj. Smith. Ill Mount HiHing-A. Mmck, l..
Wilson, and b. Etihdge. at Court House
W.. Snrkins. r. Anderson, and q. MINIS
At Richardson 's-J. Richardson J. Neal aild L.
Bland. At Coleman s--H. Boulwnre. G. ar
borough. and E f. Abney. 1t Park's-L.
Harmon, A. Kicrcasc. and Fl. Freeman: AT
Pcrry's-D. Denny, nj. F Pope. aud A. Mich
olson. .A Cothran s-R. Martin, c. Moore
and Thomas Lake. At MoscieyS-W.C e. HALL
J. b. Johnson, and S. Dren. At AHen ns-a.
P. Kenartl, 5. Mathews, and A. Turner. at
Poncis-C. Powell. ID. G. Walker. and J.
High,ower. ut Loug's-A. Jones, H. bauk-
night, and VI. Long At Neitrs-J. Miller
Fl. Ardis, and James Bowers.
The Maudgcrs TO hold the election two days
at each place, AMI meet OIL "Wednesday follow
ing at the &. H. countlhe votes, and declare the
election: six Representatives 10 be elected, alld
one Tax Collector. and one member TO Con-
gress, from the Congressional District OF Edse'
fled, AMI Abbeville.
Resoircd. That the Managers of Elections,
prior TO their proceeding TO the elections. d"
take the following oath or affirmation. before
some Magistrate. or one of the Managers OF
Elections, TO wit: THAT they will faithfully and
mpartay carry into execution The for"gnlng
rcrtiDlrs. agrcrablr tn the Constitution oi the
State OF SunIh Carolina
ReSyirci, That in future. no person qualliled
to vote FIR members ul each branch OF the Le-
sSlature, shall be permitted To vote ~ more
ihan Que Election District, or Parish; and tile
Managers of Elections, throughout the State.
are hereby required and dirccled. iithey think
proper, or on the applIca'iom Of any erctor
present. TO administer IT. any person or persons
offering 10 vote, the following oath: 81 A. B.,
do sulemnIy swear or affirm, (as the case may
be. )thal have not, at this general election
for members of the Legislature, voted IN
this or any other District or Parish, and
thai am Con<iitulionay qualified TO votel
so hcp me Cod " Al d ii'any person or per-
sons. required as aforesaid to lake said oath
or affirmation. shall refuse 50 to do. then the
Districts rr Parishes shall he, and they are here
by required and enjoinrd, 10 refuse such vote
or roies and in case llIe Managers, shall re-
fuse 10 require the oath aforesaid when denian.
dcd, they Shall b. lab g to all the pains and pell-
altcs ti.cy would he liable and subject IL, for
negIeclimg any other duties required of them,
lis Managers of Elections for either branch OF
the Legislature.
Rcs0ircd. That the act altering the fnur Sec
tons of the Constitution Of the Slate Of South
Carolina be herewith published, 10 wit: 1--we
ry free white man, OF the aye Of tweniy-nDr
wears. (paurers. and non. commissioned off
GERS and privatc<. of the army Of tho United
States. excepted being citizen OF the State,
and having resided therein two years, previous
TO the dav of election and who has free
hold of ffiy acres OF land, Qua town lot, Of
which he has heen legally seized and possessed,
at least six mouths before such election; or not
having any SUCH freehold on tnwn lot. hath
been resident in The Election District III which
he offers IN rive his vote, before the election,
six months: he shall have right To vote for a
member or members to serve in either branch
of the Legislature, inr the Election District in
which lr holds such property or residence.
Rcsolred. That the Two years residence re-
onired by the Constitution in voter, aie the
two years immediately previous TO the elections;
bn, ifany person has his home in the State, he
does no, lose the right Of residence by Temporal
ry absence. with the intention Of returning; and
iiI.e has his home in the Election District, his
right TO vote is moi impaired by temporary alb.
sencc. with the intention of returning; bur if
one las his home and family in another State,
the presence Of such person. although conllii.
nrd for two years gives no right to vote.
Rssoired. THAT The House do agree 10 the re-
port. Omcrcd, that il be sent TO the Senate for
concurrence.
By order, T. w. GLOVER, C. IL r.
IN TIE SENATE
Derember 90, l849.
Rcs0lrcd. That the Senate do concur in the
rcpurt. Or,icrcd, that il he returned to the
House Of Representatives.
r. ,.Ior WN F. MARTINI c. s.