The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-24

electoral system We have desired to remain withia
thu bounds Of the constitution oat AZ th- SUM
| tine we have used the latitude and liberty which
itAffords us, to remedy the imperfectlons OF the
| pesent system.
r"if these changes meet with your appreciation,
| We shall have succeeded in reassuring men
ninds in restoring confidence to the public, and
| opening for our country the paths OF property,
| "a Such is our desire and our hope. II IT should
be otherwise-which God forbid we snail a, leas,
without ay7ieys pensee all that the constitution per-
ms to undertake, IN order TO ensure to univer-
sal suffrage all its sincerity and truth, conditions
without which it cannot be the real expression of
the opinion Of the country.
s'The following is the text of the bill itscf:-
art l. In the twelve days which follow the
PRONUNCIATION of the present law the electoral list
| shall be drawn up in each commune by the Mayor
"Art. z. II shall comprise by alphabetical or
der:-
"lst. All Frenchmen 81 years of age, in the
enjoyment OF their civil and political rights, and
residing In the same commune for three years at
least.
eddy Those persons who not having attained
when the law shall be drawn up, the conditions Of
age and domicie, shall attain them before the list
shall be definitely closed
"ArS The electoral domicile shall be deter
mined and proved
tax
.2dly. BY the declaration of the father or mother
in what concerns who, being of age, reside ia
the paternal house; and who by application OF Art
list of the personal tax.
"3dly BY the declaration of masters in what con-
servants persons working habitually in the
same house with them.
"4hy BY the exercise of public functions in
determined locality.
''5thy BY actual service in the army or navy.
cart. 4. The declaration of the fathers, mothers,
masters, shall be made in writing, on forms de-
livered gratuitously. This declaration shall be
given to the Mayor, and renewed each year from
Dec. to 81.
not make these declarations in writing, to
forward themselves, with two witnesses resident
in the commune, before the mayor, to make their
declaration.
Every false declaration shall be liable to fine
of from l00fr. TO 2,O00fr., and an Imprisonment of
from six months TO two years, and an Introduction
TO vote during five years at least and ten years at
most.
"Art. 5. Whoever shall leave the commune on
the list of which he is inscribed, shall continue TO
be borne that list for three years, with the condi
ton Of justifying, in the manner stated in Art OF
the present law, his domcile In the commune
where he shall have fixed his new residence.
"Art. 8. Shall not be inscribed in the electoral
list persons mentioned in Arts. - 3, 3, b, z, and
:, of the law of March ID, lS49.
eddy The individuals mentioned in Art of
the same law, whatever may be the length of the
time for which they have been imprisoned.
''3dly: Persons known by the names of obfciers
ninist0ieis, such as aUou6s, aUocdts, &c who have
been condemned foriegal acts.
"4thly. Persons guilty of violence to public
agents, or of offence against the laws on riotng,
on clubs, or secret societies.
cart 7. Soldiers shall continue to be distributed
incach locality, in electoral sections by department
g Their bulletins shall be collected and sent TO
the chief town of the department in sealed packet,
and mixed up with the votes given in the sections
of the chief town.
'Art. 8. No person can be elected on first bal
lot, If he has not obtained number of votes equal
To the fourth of the electors inscribed the toali
ty of the lists of the department. and onehalf plus
one OF all the votes given. On second ballot,
which is 10 take place on the second Sunday after
the proclamation of the result of the first ballot
person can be elected if he shall not have obtained
fourth part of the electors inscribed and the rea
tive aorty.
son the third ballot, which is to take place the
fourth Sunday after the day of the proclamation of
the result of the second ballot, the election shall
take place by relative majority only, whatever
may be the number of votes obtained.
Art 3. In case Of vacancy, from resignation.
death, or other causes, the electoral college which
is TO till up the vacancy is to meet in delay of six
months.
"Art. 10. In the towns where the contingent per-
sonnet ct mo6iiier is paid in part wholly from the
mnnicpal funds, the list OF the tax payers for the
personal tax drawn up by the collectors and their
assistants, and which serves TO determine the sum
To be paid by the commune shall be each year SUBJ
miied TO the municipal council.
1.-The inscription on the list Of the tax payers
shall he equivalent that Of the personal taxation
"1ronsitory Arftcie.-For the PREPARATION of the
electoral lists drawn up in virtue of the present bill
for the year 1850, all the regulations prescribed by
the law of March Is, lSi9, in what regards delays
and representations shall be observed, and the lists
shall be closed three months after the promulga-
ton of the bill.
1.-The declarations spoken of by article 3, shall
be made within twenty days after the promulga-
ton. Every individual who shall not have three
years residence in the commune where he shall
happen to reside at the moment Of the promulga-
lion of the bill, shall be inscribed the electoral
list Of the commune where he previously resided,
If he can prove three years residence in conformity
with article 3.
THE annual revision of the lists for the other
years shall be made the periods and according TO
the rules determined on by Art. of the law OF
March ID, 1919
Shall continue TO be executed for the elections
of Algeria and the colonies, the provisions Of the
law Of March 10 1872 until the PRONUNCIATION Of the
organic laws spoken of in Art. l09 OF the cons'u-
ton takes place"
| have the honor, continued the hon. Minister,
after the ali. erpose dc motifs and bill had been lis
tened To with the deepest silence to ask you, gentle
men, to declare urgency. There are certain ques-
tions which, when once brought forward, cannot be
postponed without danger The agitation which II
| was sought 10 produce on the mere announcement
! OF the law-(loud exclamations on the left)-will
be, perhaps, prolonged until your decision has been
come to. /, therefore, beg you to declare urgency
for the measure. That declaration will not in any
way prejudice the right which the committee will
| have 10 examine whether there is or is not reason
To definitely declare IL. therefore, feel convinced
that you will take the demand for urgency into
| sideration.
The PREsIpENr-The previous question has been
demanded. and with the public ballot at the tribune.
While the division was taking place, great agi-
| tation prevailed in the Assembly.
The result Of the division was as foows'-
Number Of voters. .................. $50
Absolute majority. ................. $50
Ayes .......s.. w
\ Noes .......'. 40
Il
Majority. INSTRUMENTATION. $50
| The motion for the previous question was conse-
| quently rejected.
| The question Of taking the demand for urgency
into consideration then put from the chair, and
voted by large majority. General Cavaignac vot-
\ ed againstit.
The Assembly then rose, at half past five, in con.
siderable agitation.
| Important Movement In France-The Dis.
| franch1sement Of Three Millions Of Voters.
| tfrom the London Times, May 10
| The decisive measure for limiting the universe!
suffrage Of the people of France has been presented
to the National Assembly by the ministers of the