Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-06-21
Proclamation by the Governor.
TATE OF TESHEssEE, EXECUTIVE DErARIMIsr,,
NASHVILLE, June ~ 1860, ]

STATE Oh TEssEssEE, EXECUTIVE DErARIMINl'
NASHVILLE June ~ 1860 y
Whereas, The State Of Tennessee has long boon
without representation In the Congress oil the
United States and has had only partial represen-
lAtion since the beginning OF the war ana whereas
tho loyal people of the State have NJ the ballot box
and In many other ways expressed lielr desire 70
discharge their duties US citizens OF the United States
Of America and did, on the Ath day Of March, 1860
choose and elect Legislature Of tho State, who
have duly assembled under the Constitution and
laws Of the State, and have fully reorganized tho
State Government and have elected two Senators 10
the Congress of tho United States and have by their
act Of June 0, 1865 apporloned tho representation
Of the State in the Congress of the United States
Therefore, j William g. Brownlow, Governor OF
the State Of Tennessee do hereby command me
sheriff. or coroners of the several counties OF tho
State Of Tennessee 10 open aud hold M election NJ
all the places of holding elections In their respective
counties, ON Thursday, the third day OF August
next for the purpose OF electing representatives IN
The Congress of the United States, according 10 the
provisions Of the said act OF June slh, 1869
And whereas, since the election of the present
General Assembly, the following vacancies have oc-
cured in the representation thereof, viz
In the Senatorial District composed of the cOun-
ties Of johnson, Carter, Washington and Sullivan,
caused by the resignation Of the Hon X, r. Butler
In tho Senatorial District composed of the coun-
ties of Knox and Roane, caused by the resignation
Of the Hon. Samuel r. Rodgers
In the Senatorial District composed Of the coun-
ties of Bedford and Marshall caused by the resig-
nation of the Hon w, H. Wiseneri
In the Senatorial District composed Of the coun-
tics of Hardin, McNairy and Hardoman, caused by
the resignation Of the Hon. Fielding Hurst
In tho House Of Representatives, from the county
Of Giles caused by the resignation OF the Hon jas
II Dilleni
From the county OF Stewart, caused by the rosig-
nation of the Hon, James Woods
From the county of Henry caused by the non
acceptance of the Hon. Thomas Crutch6eld
From the counties of Lincoln Marshall and Giles
caused by the non-acceptance of the Hon David
Me- hey.
Therefore, the sherihs or ooroners of the several
counties in which said vacancies exist shall open
and hold said election for the purpose of lng The
vacancies existing in the representation OF said sew
eral counties.
And whereas, the General Assembly, on the 5tl
day Of June, passed AN act TO limit the elective
franchise which is hereto annexed, and made I
part Of this proclamation; the said sherltis and th
Judges of said elections and all others, are hereb.
strictly enjoined to enforce the provisions and re
strictions declared in said act and to require tina
every voter shall be qualified to vote according L
the same.
And whereas the said act provides That
shall he the duty of the County Court Clerk in eac
county w open anu hecP leSobiotin VI 'ovei'i "
fore whom proof under oath, shall be made that tn
voter falls within the provisions Of said actT sal
County Court Clerks are hereby commanded, with
out delay, TO procure bound book, or books, fo
each county, and TO open and keep the same as
registration of voters of said county and shall ul
nish to such persons as may fall within the prov
ions of said act certificate of registration and
person shall be- permitted to vote at said clecto
without such certificate.
The following form of certificate Of registration
respectfully recommended
State Of Tennessee, 60
County of -
LA B, Clerk Of the County Court
said county do hereby certify that proof under oai
has been made before me, that c. D fal
within the provisions of section !, Of an act entite
IAN act to limit the elective franchise passed Jul
6tb 1865, and is therefore a qualified voter of sa
county.
Given under my hand at my office the - d.
Of -, 1865. A Il, Clerk
In testimony whereof have hereunto subscribe
Inv name, and caused the great seal
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