...1857. The vote in Norton, upon these amendments, stood thus : — ART. I. requiring each voter to be able to read the Constitution in the English language, and to write his name. Yeas, 38; nays, 56. ART. II. providing for the districting of the State for the choice of two hundred...

...reported Mr. Wade's bill to the Senate with amendments, one of which provided that the voter should "be able to read the Constitution in the English language, and to write his name." On the 10th of January, I860, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill and amendments. Mr. Yates of...

...above. Provided, that no person shall have the right to vote, or to hold office in the State, who is not able to read the Constitution, in the English language, and to write his name ; [this does not apply to anyone prevented by physical disability from complying with the requisition]...

...above. Provided, that no person shall have the right to vote, or to hold office in the State, who is not able to read the Constitution, in the English language, and to write his name ; [this does not apply to anyone prevented by physical disability from complying with the requisition]...

...Massachusetts, an amendment adopted in 1857 denies the right to vote or hold office to any one who is not able to read the constitution in the English language and to write his name, saving persons already entitled to vote, or physically disabled. The Florida constitution of 1868 required...

...commission.6 In Massachusetts no person is eligible to be elected to the office of Sheriff, unless he is able to read the Constitution in the English language, and to write his name ; unless his inability to do so is by reason of physical disability.7 The Sheriff is elected by the...

...date of entry of each person. 14. The fact whether or not the elector desiring to be registered is able to read the constitution in the English language and to write his name, and whether or not the elector has any physical disability, by reason of which he cannot mark his ballot;...

...entitle a man to vote are six months residence in the city, twelve months in the State and the ability to read the Constitution in the English language and to write his own name. Nominations are non-partisan, made without reference to national politics and by entirely...

...qualification for the exercise of the right of suffrage. It requires, with certain exceptions, the voter to be able to read the Constitution in the English language and to write his name. Others exempt young fruit trees and vines from taxation, make a like exemption in favor of free libraries...

...date of entry of each person. 14. The fact whether or not the elector desiring to be registered is able to read the Constitution in the English language and to write his name, and whether or not the elector has any physical disability, by reason of which he cannot mark his ballot;...