Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-10-20
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Of tho act Of "a day Of July. 1889, "An act rela,
ing to the elections Of this Commonwealth, which
oaths or aiiirmations shall be prepared or admia.
isierod In the manner preseribod In the 18th and
22d sections Of said act, and In diiion u tho
power conferred by the 18th section Of said act,
the IN lgc cr other Of the inapeetors shall have
power 10 hdmlnisier the oaths prescribed by said
set to any clerk Of q general. special or township
election.
The following shah be the form Of tho oath or
affirmation 10 te taken by each inspector, via ,
II IA. d do --- that will duly attend TO the
ensuing election during the eontinuauce thereof
~ an Inspector, and that will not receive any
ticket or vote from any person other than such
as firmly believe 10 be, according to the pro-
visions Of the Constitution and tho laws Of this
/ -CdnuiJs sHoallhi saat'el p vote At such election
without requiring such evidence Of the right to
vote ss Is directed by law, nor will yexatiousy
delay or refuse 10 receive any vote from any per.
son who shan believe TO be entitled to vote
rs Aforesaid and that will not disclose how any
eiector shall have voted unless required to do so
MS n witness In a judicial proceeding, but that
will 10 all things truly aud mpartially and faith
fully perform my dutJ therein, to the best Of my
judgment and ability, and that | am not d.
rectly or indirectly, interested In any bet or
wager on the result Of this elostion."
The following shall be the oath or affirmation
Of each Judge, via; ~ IA. 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 firmly believe to be, according 10 the provis.
ions Of the Constitution and the laws Of this
Commonwealth, entitled to vote at such election,
without requiring such evidence of the right to
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best endeavors to prevent any fraud, deceit or
abuse 10 carrying on the same by citizens quail.
fed to vote or others, and will make a true aud
| perfect return Of the said election, and that
will not disclose how any elector shall have voted
unless required to do so as witness In judicial
proceeding, and will 10 all things truly, impair.
tally and faithfully perform my duty respecting
the same, to the best Of my Judgment and ability,
and that am not directly OF indirectly interested
In any bet or wager on the result Of this election"
The following shall be the form Of oath or
affirmation to be taken by each clerk, viz al,
| IA. B, do --- that / will impartally and
| truly write down the name Of each eeotor who
shall vote at the ensuing election which shall be
| given me 10 charge, and also the name of the
township, ward or district wherein such elector
resides, and will record the number Of his ballot
on the list Of voters opposite 10 his name, aud
carefully and truly write down the number Of his
aud carefully and truly write down the number
Of votes that shall be given for each candidate at
! the election, hs often as his name shall be read to
mo by the inspectors thereof, Rnd in all things
truly aud faithfully perform my dsty respectiog
the same, to the best Of my judgment and ability
that | am no, directly or indirectly interested in
any bet OF wager on this election, and that will
not disclose how any elector shall have voted, un
less required to do so as witness in a Judicial
proceeding"
Constitutional Provisions.
| Special attention is hereby directed to the
Eighth Article Of the New Constitution -
SEcrIoS l. Every male citizen tw Onty one years
Of age, possessing the following qualifications,
shall be entitled 10 vote at all elections
First-lle shall have been a citizen Of the Uni
ted States at least one month.
Second lie shall have resided 10 tho State one
year Tor, II having previously been a qualihe d
electOr or natiye-born citizen Of the State, be
shall have removed thereirom and returned, then
six months,l Immediately preceding the election.
Third-He shall have resided in the election
district where he shall offer to vote at least two
months immediately preceding the election.
! FOHrth-lf twenty-five years Of age or upwards
| be shall have paid within two years a State or
County tax, which shall have been assessed at
least two months and paid one moath before the
election.
SEC. 4. All elections by the citizens shallb by
ballot Every ballot voted shall be numbered in
the order in which It shall be received, and the
number recorded by the election ofTi,ers on the
list Of voters opposite tho name OF the eleetor
who presents the ballot Any eector may write
his mans upon his ticket, or cause the same to be
written thereon, and attested by citizen OF the
district. The election officers shall re worn or
affirmed not to disclose how any elector shall have
voted, unless required to do 80 as a witness In a
Judicial proceeding.
SEC. s. Electors shall In all cases, except trca-
son, felony, and breach or surety Of the peace, be
privileged from arrest during their attendance on
elections and In going to and returning thcrcirom
sEo 6. Whenever any Of the qualified electors
of this Commonwealth shall bo 10 actual military
service, under a requistion from the President Of
the United States, or by the authority Of this
Commonwealth, such electors may exercise the
right Of suffrage In all elections by the citizens,
under such regulations as II they we're present at
their usual places Of election.
SEC. 7. All laws regulating the holding Of elec.
tons by the citizens, or for the registration Of
electors, shall bc uniform throughout the State,
but no elector shall be deprived Of the privilege
Of voting by reason Of bis name not being regis
tered.
SEC. S. Any person who shall give or promise.
or oher 10 give, to any eleotor, 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 consider
alton to any person or party for such eeotor who
shall receive agree to receive for himself or for
another, any money, reward or other valuable
consideration for his vote at election, or for
Withholding the same, shall thereby forfeit the
right TO vote at such election, and any elector
whose right to vote shall be challenged for such
cause before the election officers, shall be re.
quired to swear or affirm that the matter Of the
challenge is untrue before his vote shall be 70.
ceived
SKc. 0. Any person who shall, while a esndi.
dade for Office, be guilty Of bribery, fraud or wilt
ful violation Of any election law shall be forever
disqualified from holding any Office Of trust or
proht in this Commonwealth, and any person
convicted Of willful violation Of the election laws
shall In addition to any penalties provided by
law, be deprived Of the rgh Of suffrage absolutely
for the term Of four years.
sBo, Is. For the purpose Of voting no person
shall be deemed to have gained a residence by
reason Of his absence, while employed In the
service, Of either civil military, Of this State
or the United States, nor while engaged In the
navigation Of the waters of the State or the
United States, or on the bigh seas, nor while a
student OF any institution Of learning nor while
kept 10 any Poor House, or other Asyums, at
public expense, nor while confined 10 public
prison
sEc IA. District election boards shall consist
Of judge and two inspectors, who shall be chosen
annually by the citizens. Zach eoctof shall have
the right to vote for the judge and one Inspector
and each inspector shall appoint one clerk The
trst election board for any new district shall be
selected, and vacancies In election boards flled
as provided by law. Election officers shall be
privileged from arrest upon days Of election,
while engaged 10 making up and transmitting
returns, except upon warrant Of court Of record
or judge thereof for election fraud, for felony,
or for wanton breach of the peace In cities, they
may claim exemption from jury duty during their
terms Of service.
Sac. is. No person shall be qualified TO serve
as an election officer who shall hold, or shall with.
10 two months have held, any ofFice, or appoint
point or employment In or under the Govern
nient Of the United States, Of this State or Of
any city or county, or of any municipal board,
commission, or trust In any city, save only JUS
tees Of the peace and aldermen, notaries public,
and persons in the militia service Of the State +;
nor shall any election officer be eligible to any
civil Office to bc filled q, an election at which be
shall serve, save only to tueh subordinate, munic
pal, or local officers, below the grade Of the city
or county officers, as shall be designated by gen.
eral laws.
GIVEN under my hand and seal, at CleATfeld,
Penn'a, this 9th day Of October, in tho year
LIS. Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and eighty, and Of the Independence Of the
United states the one hundred aud fifth.
JAMES MAHAFfEY, Sheriff.