The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-02-18
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER. FEB. Is, 1899.

in he then resided, and no lineal descend
ant of any such person shall be denied
the right to register and vote at any
election in this State by reason of his
failure to possess the educational quail
tication prescribed in section four of this
Article. Provided. he shall have regis
tered in accordance with the terms of
this section prior to December /. 1908.
The General Assembly shall provide for
permanent record of all persons, who
register under this section. on or before
November first, one thousand nine hun
dred and eight; and all such persons
shall be entitled to register and vote
in all elections by the people in this
State. unless disqualified under section
two of this Article: Provided, such per
sons shall have paid their poll tax rs re-
quired by law.
Section 6. All elections by the people
shall be by ballot. and MI elections by
the General Assembly shall be viva voce.
Section {. Every voter in North Caro-
ina. except as in this Article disquaii-
fed, shall he eligible to office, but be-
fore entering upon the duties of the Of
fee he shall take and subscribe the
following oath: II ---, do sol
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port and maintain the Constitution and
laws of the United States and the Con-
stitution and laws of North Carolina.
not inconsistent Herewith. and that
will faithfully discharge the duties Of
my office as --. SO help
me God"
Section s. The following classes of
persons shall be disqualified for office:
First, all persons who shall deny the
being of Almighty God. Second. all per-
sons who shall have been convicted, or
confessed their guilt on Indictment pend
ing. and whether sentenced or not, or
under judgment suspended. of any trea
son or felony, or any other crime for
which the punishment may be impris-
onment in the penitentiary. since be-
coming citizens of the United States. of
corruption and malpractice in office nm
less such person shall he restored to the
rights of citizenship in a manner pre-
scribed by law.
Section 8. That all Of the provisions Of
the Constitution relating TO suffrage,
registration and elections, as contain
cd in this act, amending the Constitu-
ton. shall 20 into effect on the first day
If July, 1902. If a majority of the quail
flied voters of the State SO declare at the
next general election.
Section 10. This amendment shall be
submitted at the next general election
TO the qualified voters of the State, in
the same manner and under the same
rules and regulations as is provided in
the Jaw regulating general elections as
is provided in the law regulating gem
eral elections in this State. and in force
May LIST. 1899; and at said election those
persons desiring to vote for such amend
ment shall cast written or printed
ballot with the words For Suffrage
Amendment thereon: and those with n
contrary opinion shall cast a written or
printed ballot with the words Against
Suffrage Amendment" thereon.
Section II. The said election shall be
hello and the votes returned, compared.
counted and canvassed, and the result
announced. under the same rules and
regulations as are in force for returning,
comparing, counting and canvassing the
votes for members of the General As
semhly, May LIST, 1899. and if ma
iority of the votes cast are in favor
of the said amendment. it shall be the
duty of the Governor of the State to GER
tify said amendment under the seal of
the State to the Secretary Of State. VINO
shall enroll the said amendment so GER
tilted among the permanent records of
his office.
Section s. This act srhall be in force
from and after its ratification.