Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-10-22
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nH UrtnIt belloNc 10 uct uttuflluk W lut lfu-
visions Of the Constitution aud the laws Of this
Commonwealth, entitled to vote at such election,
without requiring such evidence Of the right to
yoi- as Is directed by law, nor win vexatiously
delay or refuse 10 receive any vote from any per-
son who shall believe TO DO entitled to vote
as aforesaid, and that viii not disclose how Hny
eeotor shall have voted, unless required to do ~
as witness in judicial proceeding, but that |
viii in all things truly and impartlally and faith
fully perform my duty therein, to the best OF my
judgment and ability, and that ! am not di-
rectly or indirectly, Interested in aay bet or
wager on the result OF this election"
The following shall be the oath or all rmation
Of each Judge, via I "a. y do - that r'sii
as Judge duly attend the ensuing election during
the Continuance thereof and faithfully assist tho
inspectors In carrying on the same, that will
not give my consent that any vote or ticket
shall be received from any person or than such
as firmly believe to be, according to the proyis'
ions Of the Constitution and the laws Of this
Commonwealth entitled to vote at such election,
without requ iring such evidence Of the right to
vote as is directed by law, and that will use my
best endeavors to prevent any fraud d eceit or
abuse in carrying on tho same by citizens quail
fed to vote, or other, aud / will make true aud
perfect return Of the said election, and that
will not disclose how any elector shall have voted
unless required to do 80 as witness 10 judicial
proceeding and will In all things truly impair
TALLY and faithfully perform my duty re-
spectipg the same, TO the best Of my judgment
and ability, and that I am not directly or indi-
rectly interested in any bet or wager on the re-
suit of this election.
affirmation to be taken by each clerk, viz 81
"a. D.. do - that will impartialIy aud truly
write down the namo of each olector who shall
vote at the ensuing election which shall be given
mo 10 charge, and also the name Of the town.
ship, ward or district wherein such elOctor re.
sides, and will record the namber OF his ballot
on the list of voters opposite to his name, and
carefully and truly write down the number Of hi,
ballot on the list Of voters opposite tO his name
aud carefully aud truly write down the number Of
votes that shall be given for each candidate III,
election, as oiten as his name shall be read to me
by the inspectors thereof, nd 10 all things truly
aud faithfully perform my duty respecting th,
same 10 the best Of my judgment aud ability
that am not directly or in lifeetly interested in
any bet or wager on the result Of this election,
and that will not disclose how any eeetor shal
have voted unless required to do so as a itnesl
in judicial proceeding.
Constitutional Provisions.
Special attention Is hereby directed to tn,
Eighth Article of the New Constitution
sEcrIoS l. Every male citizen twenty -on,
years Of age, possessing the following qualidca
iions, shall DO entitled to vote at all elections
Firsi-Hc shall have been a citizen Of the Uni
ted States at least one month,
Seeond-EIe shall have resided Ia the State on,
year Tor, If having previously been a qualified
elsctor or naiive-born citizen Of the State, h,
shall have removed therefrom and returned, ther
six months), Immediately preceding the election
Third-He shall have resided ia the election
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months immed ately pres eding the election.
Fourth - If twenty-five ears of age or upward
he shall have paid within two years a State o
County taxi which shall have been assessed a
least two months and paid one month before th'
election.
SEC. 4. All elections by the citizens shall 10 b,
ballot. Every ballot voted shall be numbered it
the order ia which It shall be received, and thi
number recorded by tho election officers on thi
list of voters, opposite the name Of the electo
who presents the ballot. Any elector may writ
his name upon his ticket, or cause the same to b'
written thereon, and attested by citizen of th'
district. The election officers shall be sworn o
affirmed not to isclOse how any elect0r shall hay
voted, unless required to do so as witnesses In
judicial proceeding.
SEC 5. Electors shall in all cases, except trea
son, felony, and breach or surety Of the peace, b
privileged from arrest during their attendance OF
elections and in going to and returning therefrom
| SRo. o. Whenever any Of the qualified elector
OF this Commonwealth shall be in actual miiiar,
service, under a requistioR from the President o
the United States, or by the authority of thi
Commonwealth, such electors may exercise tn
right Of suffrage in oil elections by the citizens
under such regulations, as II they we're present a
their usual places Of election.
SEC. Z. All laws regulating the holding Of elec
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electors shall be uniform throughout the State
but no elector shall be deprived Of the priyileg,
Of voting by reason Of bis name not being regis
tered.
Sac. s. Any person who shall give or promise
or offer to give to any eector, any money, re
ward, or other valuable consideration for his yot
at an election, or for Withholding the same, Of
who shall give or promise to give such considera
tion to any person or party for such olecior whi
shall receive or agree TO receive for himself or i1i
another, any money, reward, or other valuab !,
consideration for his vote at an election, or fOl
Withholding the same, shall thereby forfeit th,
right to vote at such election, aud a1y electo
whose right to vote shal be challenged
for such cause before the election officers, shal
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the challenge is untrue before his vote shall b,
received.
SEC. y. Any person who shall, while n candi
date for office be guilty Of bribery fraud, or will
full violation Of any election law. shall bc foroyo
disqualified from holding any Office Of trust OIL
proht In this Commonwealth, and any person con
yicted of willful violation Of the election law
shall, In addition to any penalties provided By
law be deprived Of the right Of suffrage absolutely
for the term Of four years.
SEC. 10. For the purpose Of voting, no pers,r
shall be deemed to have gained a residence by
reason of his absence, while employed in III,
service, Of either civil military Of this State
the United States, nor while engaged 10 the nayi
cation Of the waters Of the State or TIE Urite,
States, or On the high seas, nor while studen
Of any institution Of learning nor while kept II
any Poor House, or other Asylums, at public OK
peuse, nor while confined in public prison.
Sac. IA. District election boards shall consis
Of judge and two inspectors, who shall bo chosei
annual by the citizens. Each elector shall hay
the right to vote for the judge aud one inspector
and each Inspector shall appoint one clerk Til,
first election board for any new district shall bi
selected, and vacancies In election boards filled
as provided by law. Election officers shall b,
privileged from arrest upon days Of election
while engaged Ia making up and Transmitting
returns, except upon warrant Of o court Of recOrS
or judge thereof, for an election fraud for felony
or for wanton breach of peace. 10 cities, the,
may claim exemption from jury duty daring thei
/ terms oil service.
Sac. Is. No person shall be qualified to scrv
as an election officer who shall hold, or shall with
In two months have held, any office, or appoint
point, or employment in or under the Govern
nient Of the United States, or Of this State, or
any city or county, or Of any municipal board
commission, or trust in any city, save only jus
tices OF the peace and aldermen, notaries public
and persons In the militia service Of the State
nor shall any election officer be eligible to an
civil office to be filled at an election at which b
shall serve, save only to ruch subordinate muniei
pal, or local officers, below the grade Of the cit
or county officers, as shall be designated BY gen
eral laws.
| GIVEN under my hand and seal. at Clearfoll
Penna, this 7ih day Of October. In the yea
[L.s. Of our Lord one thousand eight hundre
and seventy nine, and Of the Independents
Of the United States tho one hundred and fourth
ANDREW PFNrZ, Jr., Sheriff.