Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-03-03

several towns, after the polls are declared TO be
closed for the same, shall be counted by the
moderators and clerks who shall announce The
result, aud give certificates 10 the persons elec-
ted. Ifthere be no election, or not an election
of the whole number Of Representatives 10
which the town il entitled, the polls for Rep
rssentatvcs may be re-opened, and the like
proceedings shall be had until an election shall
take place: provided however that an adjourn-
ment or nd dournmcnts of the election may be-
made To n Time not exceeding seven days from
the first meeting
Sec. 6. IN the city OF Providence aud other
cities, the polls for Representative shall be
kept open during tho whole time of voting fur
the day, and the votes IN the several wards
shall he sealed up nj the close of the meeting
by The wnrdons and ward clerks III open ward
meeting aud delivered To the city clerks. Tho
Mayor aud Aldermen Of said city or cities shall
proceed to count said votes within two days
from the day of election and If no election or
an election of only portion Of the Represen-
tativcs shall have taken place, tho Mayor and
Aldermen shall order new election, To he
held not more than ten days from the day OF
the first election, and 40 on Till the election OF
Representatives shall be completed. Cerlii-
Gates of election shall he furnished by the city
clerks TO the persons chosen
/ Sec. Z. Ifno person shall have a majority
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ant Governor, the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatves, in grand committee, may choose
one by ballot from the two persons having The
highest number of votes
Sec. :. Ia case an election Of the Secretary
of state, Attorney General or General Ircasu-
rcr, should fail TO be made by the electors at
their annual election, the vacancy or vacancies
shall be filled by the General Assembly IN
grand committee, from the two candidates for
such offices having the greatest number OF votes
Of the electors. Or, in case of n vacancy in
either Of said Offices from other causes, between
the sessions Of the General Assembly tho Gov
crnor shall appoint some person TO I'LL the
same until successor elected by the General
Assembly is qualified TO act, and IN such casc,
and also in all other cases of vacancy not
otherwise provided for, the General Assembly
may fill the same in any manner they may
deem proper.
See. 9. lfthcrc he no choice Of Senator or
Senators at tho annual! election, or if vacancy
in the Senate occur from any other cause, tho
Governor shall issue his warrant TO the town
and ward clerks Of the several towns aud cities
in the Senatorial District or Districts, that may
have failed to elect, or where such vacancy
may have occurred, requiring them TO open
town or ward meetings for another election, on
II day TO be by him appointed, not more than
Eiiecn days from the time OF issuing such
warrant and in such election q plurality Of
votes shall elect.
Sec, 10, All general officers shall take tho
following engagement before the act III their
respective offices, TO wit: You be.
ing by the free vote of the ircemen of this
State Of Rhode Island and Providence P!anta-
tons, elected unto the place Of do
solemnly swear (or aiiirm) To be true and faith
iul unto this State, aud 10 support the Constl-
tution of this State aud of the United States;
that you will faithfully and inpartially dis
charge all the duties Of your aforesaid office,
to the best Of your abilities, according to law
So help you God. Or, this affirmation YOU
make and give upon the peril of the penalty
of perjury. Aud the members of the General
Assembly shall take nn engagement TO the samo
effect
Sec. II. In NIL elections held by the people,
under this Constitution, a majority OF all the
electors voting shall bG necessary Ia the choice
of the persons voted for; except as is herein
otherwise provided.
Sec ~ The officers now elected in Grand
Committee, expect Justices Of the Pence, shalt
continue TO bo 30 elected until othcrwis pre-
scrihed by law.
Sec. i3. The oath or affirmation shall be
administered To the Governor, Lieutenant Gov
ornor and Scnaiors,by the Speaker ofthe House
of Representatives IN presence oftho House,
or elsewhere BY n Justice of tho Supreme Ju
dical Court The Secretary of State, Attor-
ney General, and General Treasurer shall be
engaged By tho person exercising the office Of