Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-01-16
New Eamnahire.


The new Constitution of this State has
been completed by the Convention, aud is
TO be voted on by the People at the regu-
lar State Election in March next As
portions Oft are submitted separately, the
Convention will reassemble on 10Th Of April
to declare It's adoption, or rejection, or to
make any notifications which a rejection
of some parts and the acceptance of others
may render necessary. The main features
OF the Constitution, as presented TO The peo-
pie are as follows.
L. Legisiatarc.--A Senate Of hirty
members (now t,oeice,) and a House com
posed of one Member from each town con
tanning Us Rateable Polls, (Taxables y
two from each town containing 80 Polls /;
three from each town of $50 Polls; and
/ four from each town Of , $50 Polls and
one for each | 600 Polls additional. Cities
may be divided for the choice of members,
but shall choose only so many as they would
be entitled to lfundlYided. Towns contain
mo less ih',n rs polla aay h~-c.assesi TO-
gelher for Representatives If they see fit, or
they may each elect SO often as their pop
uiatlon will Justily,-that is, a town of
lightweight Polls to cath alternate Legs-
lature one of forty -four Polls to every fourth
Legislature, and Don.
The Legislature is to be chosen biennial
ly, and to meet stately bot once in two
years, to wit, on the first Wednesday in
June, 81, SD &c. but may adjourn to meet
again at a specified day lfbuth Houses think
lit (as they generally willy
i he Senators are to be chosen from dou-
bic Districts, each electlng two members for
the ensuing two years. Any vacancies that
may occur shall be filed by the House of
Representatives..
In all Elections byth People, a phrai-
V (highest number,) Of rOtes shall be suG-
cant to elect Hitherto an absolute major
ny has been requisite.
Tie right of suffrage is accorded to all
residents, Paupers and unnaturalzad For
eIgners excepted.
All elections by the Legislature are to be
made by open voting, (pioa cooc.)
Erecutiue.-A Governor is TO be chosen
as hitherto, and Lieutenant Governor,
(which is a noyelly) The old Council is
dispensed with. The Lieutenant Governor
presides in the Senate, with casting vote.
The Governor has the same veto power as
the President of the United States.
All State officers not otherwise proyld4d
for are TO be nominated by the Governor
and confirmed by the Senate.
The Governor is to be Treasury watch
dog, no money being payable from the
Treasury except on his warrant.
Judiciary. - Each town is to choose not
less than two nor more than three Trial Jas
tees, who shall have exclusive original lu-
rsdction in all suits for less than fifty dol
lars, except those involving the title 10 Real
Estate. II the amount in dispute do not
exceed $50, no appeal can be taken. The
Legislature may render the original lurls-
dlction of Justices exclusive for all sums un-
der 500. Either party to a suit may call
a jury, 10 consist OF not less than six persons.
Cities may elect Police Justices.
Each County elects for itself Sheriff,
County Judge, Judge ofProbate, Register
of Probate aud County Solicitor, for a term
of four years.
Judges of the Supreme Court, Attorney
General aud Railroad Commissioners are To
be chosen by the whole People for term
Of six years.
A Secretary Of State and State rreasu-
rer, State Superintendent Of schools, and
Commissioner of agriculture shall be cho-
sen by the whole People for a term of years
The old Religious Test and Property
Qualifications for holding Office are aboi-
shed.
These several amendments are submit
ted TO the People for adoption or rejection
III. fifteen distinct propositions, to each of
winch Yes or No answer Is to be Civ
en- 10y each voter on his ballot