Semi-weekly Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1851-1852, 1851-05-09

An election will be held<on Monday the 18th
inst, Zone day only) for Sheriff and Clerk OF the
Court for Kershaw District. Managers TO meet
at the Court House on Wednesday, count the
votes and declare the election. -
MANAGERS.
Al :, cemdsn-K. q % ( $. Moffatt''9oAsJ' Workman
&C cnrelon's MsH.4Fed Bowen, John Motley and
Iilsry Ha-tolia BroWa. Hugh Sum
meryilesand Join ;GasAnghank =.
Geaheyu.s St6s 5emes Lore, Richard
Fiat Rock Jarass Fletcher. William G..
Kirkland, and dJahn U. Hgtaos:;,
Buffalo, Btass yenes5 shafles Ralcy, and
William Catoe. s;siI.
l,gssv1ys--L. W. RiBlair, James, BelL asd
:, sssssssks m.-Benja"in 'lsssgs Robert t
iss RaseAlS Thaethe managers 1fsls sa
lowing pofiGhs of the eiawsslating to elet Ey;
,.Ayhe names of,tie votefsssSbe regularly Fee
as they vote,aHa. lhe list pre4Red.
If two or ioiJiekets, IN coaRaDg tie vote be
found rolled up together, or more names be found
written on any ticket than ought 10 be voted Tor,
al NJ sesa as|ss.sss I!sssss % sat sss
single ballot, or piece Of paper III The Same box or
vessel; but ticket is 10 be counted though it con-
tains fewer names than are to be voted for.
II any manager shall knowingly receive an e-
gal vote, or shall refuse TO receive legal one
shall neglect or refuse to attend the election, or
shall count the ballots before the proper time,or
at any other than the proper place. he shall be la-
bic to penalties.
Managers are authorized to administer oaths
and examine witnesses to maintain order and reg
uarity at the polls; and by order in writing, (di-
rected to the Sheriff. Constable or Special Dep"-
ty) to commit to Jail, for one day, any person who
refuses 10 obey the Lawful commands OF the mana
gers, or disturb their proceedings.
If any person refuses to make proper oaths, or
if the managers be otherwise satisfied that he is
not qualified his vote shall be rejected.
The managers or any other person entitled vote,
may challenge any person offering to vote.
- In case of death, removal from the District, or
refusal to serve of any manager, majority OF the
Delegation are authorized and required to fill up
the vacancy by appointment in writing
Polls to be opened at o'clock A. nj, and closed
at 4P. M. with convenient intervals. The box
vessel or bag to be sealed up when the polls are
closed not to be opened except TO receive votes
the second day, and to count the vote at the reS-
lar time and place. - 80
2. Resolred, That the managers of elections,
prior to their. proceeding to the elections do take
the following oath or affirmation before some mag
strate, or one of the managers OF election to-wit
"That they will faithfully and impartially con-
duct and attend to the foregoing elections agreea-
bly, to the Con ;tiution of the State of South Caro-
lima and the laws thereof"
Roxolred That the two wears residence reuiir.
ed by the Constitution in voter, are thetwo years
immed: :ately previous to the election, aud the six
months re- idence in the election District, are the
six months Immediately previous to the election !;
but if any person has his home in the State, he
does not lose the right of returning but fone have
his home and family in another State, the presence
of such persons, although continued for two years
in the State, gives 10 right to vote. 70. r ,ae
May 6, 1851. 36 4.s-. 2t