The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-09-25
The Constitution Makers.

highest number of votes shall be Gov
ernor, but if two or o.ore shall be equal
aud highest 10 votes. the General As
sembly shall during the same session in
the House of Representatives, choose
one of these Governor viva voce. Con-
tested elections for Governor shall De
determined By the General Assembly IN
such manner as shall be prescribed by
law
Sec.5. ALieutenant Governor shall
be chosen a. the same time in the sane
manner, continue iu Office for the same
period. aud being possessed Of the same
qualifications as the Governor. and
shall ex-ofhcio be president Of the Seu-
ate.
Sec. 6 The Lieutenant Governor.
while presiding in the Senate. shall
have no vote upless che Senate be equal
ly divided.
Sec. {. The Senate shall, as soon as
practical after the convening Of the
General Assembly. choose president
pro tempore to act io the absence OF
the L,euteusrt Governor. or when he
shall exercise the Office Of Governor.
Sec. 8. A nember Of the Senate or of
the House Of Representatives, being
chosen and acting as Governor or
Lieutenant Governor, shall thereupon
vacate his seat aud another person
shall be elected 10 his stead
Sec. 9. In case of the impeachment
of the Governor. or his removal from
ofice-deatb. resignation. disqualified
ton. disability. or removal from the
State-the Lieutenant Governor shall
succeed to his Office and in case Of the
impeachmens of the Lieutenant Gov
ernor or his removal from Office. death,
resignation, disqualification, disability.
or removal from the State, the presi-
dent pro tempore of the Senate shall
sncceed to his Office Of Governor, be
shall forvith. by proclsmatioo. con-
vene the Senate 10 order that a presi.
dent pro tempore may be chosen.
Sec. TO-. The Governor shall be COM
mauder-in-chief Of the militia of the
State except when they shall be called
int, the actual service of the United
States.
Sec. II. He shall have the power to
grant reprieves, concentrations and
pardous after conviction Except in
cases of iupeachment) in such man
ner, on such terms and under such re-
stric,ions as he shall think proper and
he shall have power to remit 6ues and
forfei,ures unless otherwise directed
by Law. 1t shall be his duty to report
to the General Assembly at the next
regular session thereafter all pardoos
granted by him.- With report of the
board of 2ardous. Every petition for
oar.l IN or Communication of sentence
sb.'. be FIRST referred by aim to
board of pardons to be composed of
the Secretary of State, the Comptroller
General and the superintendent Of the
peniseutiary, which board shall hear
all such petitions. under such rules
aud regulations as the General Assem-
bly, may provide. The Governor may
adopt recommendation of said board,
but 10 case be does not. he shall sub
NIT his reasons therefor to the General
Assembly
Sec. 12. He shall take care that the
laws be faithfully executed iu mercy.
Sec. Is. The Governor and Lieuten-
ant Governor shall at stated times re-
ceive for their service compensation
which shall neither increase nor dimin-
ish during the period for which they
shall have been elected.
Sec. 13. Ali officers in the executive
department aud all boards of public In.
stitusious shall. when required by the
Governor, give bim information 10
writing, upon any subject relating to
the duties of their respective Offices or
the concerns OF the respective ins'itu-
tious includiog items, accounts of the
receipts and disbursements
Sec. Is The Governor shall from
time to time give to the General Assem-
bly, Information of the condition of the
State and recommend to their consid-
GRAFTON such measures as he shall Judge
necess ry OF expedieut.
Sec. is. He may on extraordinary
occasions convene toe General Assem-.
oly, auc should either house remain
without quorum for FIVE days. OF IN
case of disagreement between the two
houses. with respect to the time of ad-
journmen.. may adjourn them to such
time as be shall think proper, not be-
yond the time Of the annual session
then oext ensuing.
Sec. II. He shall connission all
officers Of the State.
Sec. 18 The seal of the State DOW 10
use shall be used by the Governor