The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1886-01-27

Justice, in alrher maidenly purity, TO the
position OF pristine independence, which
our fathers designed that she should oc-
cupy, and from which proud position
aliens have dragged her.
In conclusion, Mr.. Editor, ] desire 10
say To your readers, that in urging the
above change in our State Constitution,
| am not actuated by any motives except
those prompted by having the well-being
and future good and granduer Of my
mother State at heart. | have never
asked for Office, either at the hands OF
the Executive or the people Of Mis-
sissippi. / am not politician, and
simply express in the above what be
lieYe to be the sentiments Of the real
people Of Mississippi. WRETH.
A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing
amendments to the Constitution Of the
state of Mississippi.
by Mr.. Miles Of Attals
Res0lrei, BY the Legislature Of the
State Of Mississippi, two.thirds Of each
branch concurring therein, That the
following articles be proposed TO
the qualified electors Of this State,
n an amendment to the Constitu-
tion of this State, to be voted
upon by them, at the next general
election to be held in this State, either
for approval or rejection, which, If ap.
proved by their vote shall be valid as
part Of the said Constitution, namely
Sections two, 90 three (3,) (5) five,
10y six, (8) eleven (lD (l2) twelve, of
Article six (G), and the third amend
msnt to said Constitution of this State,
are hereby abrogated and annulled, and
the following substituted in lieu thereof
amendment (5)-hs II substitute for
Section two, Article six (6), Of the Con.
stitution
The Supreme Court shall consist of
three Judges, any two of whom snail
form quorum. The Legislature shall
divide tie State into three districts, and
the qualified electors of each district
shall elect one of said Judges for the
term Of six years.
As substitute for Section three Of
Article six Of the Constitution
The office of one of said Judges shall
be vacated IN two years, and one in four
years, and one in six years. SO that at
the expiration Of every two years, one
of said Judges shall be elected as alo.e.
said.
As substitute for Section five, Ar.
ticle six of the Constitution:
A vacancies that may occur in said
court, from death, resignation or re.
moyal, shall be filled by election as
aforesaid. Propided however, That if
the unexpired term do not exceed one
year, the vacancy shall be filled by Elk.
ocutivt appointment.
Section six, on the next page should
be inserted in lieu of the following;
Asa substitute for Section eight, Of
Article six of the Constitution:
Immediately upon the first election of
Judges "a aforesaid, the Governor, in
the presence Of the Judges elect, and
with the assistance of the President of
the Senate and Secretary of State, shall
determine by lot which of said Judges
shall serve for the term of two years,
and which shall serve for the term of
four years, and which shall serve for the
term of six years, and it shall be the
duty of the Governor to issue commits.
sions accordingly.
As substitute for Section (6) of Ar
ticle (6) Of the Constitutions:
No person shall be eligible to the Of
flee of Judge of the Supreme Court,
who shall not have attained the age of
thirty-iive years at the time of his elec.
ton, and who shall not have been for
two years Immediately preceding, citi.
zen of the State.
As a substitute for Section Eleven and
T,celre of Article (6) of the Constitu-
tion:
The Judges of the Circuit Court shall
be elected by the qualified electors of
each Judicial District, and shall hold
their offices for the term of four years,
and reside in their respective Districts
but no person shall be eligible to the Of
flee of Judge of the Circuit Court who
shall not ut the time of his election,
have attained the age of thirty years
aud shall have been for two years citi-
zen of the State.
An an amendment OF the third amend
ment to State Constitution:
Amend the third amendment by strik-
ing out the word "dppointed" in the
4th line of said amendment, and substi.
tuting in lieu thereof the word "eiscted"
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