Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-10-29
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ne an inspector. and that will not receive an y
ticket or vote from any person other than such
as firmly believe to bc, according to the pro.
visions OF the Constitution and the laws Of this
ealth, entitled 10 vote at such lection,
without requiring such evidence Of the right TO
vota as 10 directed by Law, nor win vcxaiiously
doay Or refuse to receive any vote from any per-
Sou who | shall believe to be entitled 10 a vote
MS Aforesaid, and that will not dsclosG how any
eector shalt have voted, unless required to do ~
as u witness in Judicial proceeding. but that
will In all things truly aud mpartially and faith
fully perform my duty therein, 10 the best Of my
judgment and ability, and that | am not d.
rcctly or indirectly, Interested In any bet or
wager on the result Of this election"
The following shall be the oath or Affirmation
Of each judge, via; A. b do - that will
as Judge duly attend the ensuing election during
the continuance thereof, and faithfully assist the
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 lrmly believe to be, according TO the proyis.
ions Of the Constitution and tho laws OF this
Commonwealth, entitled TO vote at such election,
without requiring such evidence Of the right Ia
vote is directed by law, aud that will use my
best endeavors to prevent any fraud deceit OF
abuse In carrying on the same by citizens quail.
ded to vote, or other, and will make q true and
perfect return Of the said election, aud that
will not disclose how any elector shall have voted
unless required to do so a. witnes, in Judicial
proceeding aud will in all things truly. impair
tally and faithfully perform my duty re-
specting the same, to the best OF my judgment
and ability, and that am no, directly or indi-
rectly interested in any bet or wager on the re-
suit Of this election.
Tho following shall be the form Of oath OF
affirmation to be taken by each clerk, viz; 81
A. b. do - thatI will impartialiy and truly
write down the name Of each eleotor who shall
vote at the ensuing election which shall be given
me In charge, and also the name OF the town-
ship, ward or district wherein such elsct)r re
sides, and will record the number Of his ballot
on the list OF voters opposite TO his name. aud
carefully and truly write down the number Of his
ballot on the list Of voters opposite to his name
and carefully and truly write dowu the NUN ber Of
votes that shall be given for each candidate at the
election, as often as his name shall be read to me
by the inspectors thereof and in all things truly
and hitbfully perform my duty respecting The
same, to the best of my Judgment and ability ;
that am not directly or indirectly interested / u
any bet or wager on the result Of this election,
aud that will not disclose how any eleclor SD all
have voted, unless required to do 30 as a witnes.
in judicial proceeding.
Constitutional Provisions.
Special attention is hereby directed to th,
Eighth Article Of the New Constitution
SECTION l, Every male citizen twenty one
years Of age, possessing the following qualihca
tions, shall be entitled to vote at all elections.
First-He shall have been a citizen Of the Uni
ted States at least one month.
Seeond-He shall have resided in the State one
year Tor, II having previously been n qualified
elector or native born citizen of the State, he
shall have removed iherofrom and returned, then
six mOn,hs), immediately preceding the election.
Third-Ee shall have resided Ia the election
district where be shall offer to vote at least two
months immedi atcly preceding the election.
Fourth = Ii twenty two ears Of age or upwards
be shall lave paid within two years State or
County tax, which shall have been assessed at
least two months and paid one month before the
election.
SEC. 4. All elections by the citizens shall b. by
ballot. Every ballot voted shall be numbered 10
tho order Ia which 1t shall be received, and the
number recorded by the election officers on the
list Of voters, opposite the name Of the elector
who presents the ballot. Any elector may wri te
bis name upon his ticket, or cause the same to bc
written thereon, and attested by citizen Of the
district. The election officers shall be sworn or
affirmed not TO disclose how any elec,or shall have
voted, unless required to do 81 as witnesses In a
Judicial proceeding.
SIC 5. Electors shall IN all cases, except trea
son, felony, and breach or surety Of tho peace bs
privileged from arrest during their attendance on
cl ectionsapd In going to and returning therero m.
bgo 8. Whenever any 6f the qualified electors
OF this Commonwealth shall be In actual military
service, under a requisition from the President OF
the United States, or by the authority Of this
such electors may exercise the
right Of Suffrage in all elections by the citizens,
under such regulations, as If they were present at
their usual places Of election.
SIC. 2. All laws regulating the holding Of cleo
tions by the citizens, or for the registration of
electors, shall be uniform throughout the State,
but no oloclor shall be deprived Of the privilege
Of voting by reason Of his name not being regis
tered
SIC. s. Any person who shall give or promise,
Dr oher TO give to any eltctor, any money, re.
ward, or other valuable consideration for his vote
at an election, or for Withholding the same, or
who shall give or promise to give such considera-
lion to any person or party for such eleeler who
shal receive or agree to receive for himself Tor
another, any money, reward, or other valuab 10
for his vote at an election, or for
the same, shall thereby forfeit the
right 70 vote at such election, and a1y elector
whose right to vote ,hall be challenged
Tor such cause before the election officers, shall
DO required to swear or affirm that the mat Of
he chailenge Is untrue before his vote shall be
received.
SKc. Y. Any person who shall, while eandi.
late for Office, be guilty Of bribery, fraud or will
l.4t. ~. /. .L.fl
disqualified from holding any otice Of trust or
probt In this Common wealth, and any person con
'icted Of wilful violation Of the election laws
hall, In addition to any penalties provided by
law, be deprived Of the right Of suffrage absolutely
Tor the term Of four years
SIC. Is. For the purpose of voting. no person
hall be deemed to have gained a residence by
'eason Of his absence, while employed In the
Service Of either civil or military, Of this State or
he United States, nor while engaged in the navi-
cation Of the waters Of tho State or the Uniled
States, or on the high seas, nor while student
If any institution Of learning nor while kept 10
any Poor House. or other Asylums, at public ex =
pense, nor while confined in public prison.
SEC. IA. District e.cction boards shall consist
II judge and two inspectors, who shall bc chosen
by the citizens. Each clectof shall have
bo right to vote for the judge and one inspector,
md each Inspector shall appoint one clerk. The
irst election board for any new district shall be
ieectod, and vacancies in election boards filed,
rs provided by law. Election officers shall be
privileged from arrest upon days Of election,
while engaged In making up and transmitting
returns, except upon warrant Of court Of record
or judge thereof, for m election fraud for felony,
IT for wanton breach OF tbepeace. In cities, they
may claim exemption from jury duty during their
erms Of service.
SEC. Is. No person shall be qualified to serve
Is an election officer who shall hold, or shall with
10 two month"; have hold, any Office, or appoint.
oint, or employ ment in or under the dovern
ment Of the United States, or Of this State, or Of
any city or county, or Of any municipal board,
or trust In any city, rave only JUS
Ices Of the peace and aldermen. notariss public,
and persons Ia the militia service Of the State ;
nor shall any election officer be eligible to any
,iyil ofhce to be filled al an election at which he
'hall serve, save only to such subordnate munich
pal, or local otheers, below the grade Of the city
'r county officers, as shall be designated by gen
sral laws.
GIVEN under my hand and seal, at CiearHsld,
Penn'a, this 9Th day OF October. In the year
L s.. Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and seventy nine, and of the Independence
N the United states the one hundred and fourth.
ANDREW PKNTZ, Jr., Sheriff.