FALL ELECTION.
State of New York, }Office of the Secretary of State, }Albany, August 2, 1858. }
State of New York, }Office of the Secretary of State, }Albany, August 2, 1858. }
State of New York, }Office of the Secretary of State, }Albany, August 2, 1858. }
State of New York, }
Office of the Secretary of State, }
Albany, August 2, 1858. }
To the Sheriff of the County of New York:
To the Sheriff of the County of New York:
To the Sheriff of the County of New York:
To the Sheriff of the County of New York:
SIR—NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT AT THE GENERAL Election to be held in this State on the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday in November next, the following officers are to be elected, to wit:
A Governor, in the place of John A. King;
A Lieutenant Governor, in the place or Henry R. Selden;
A Canal Commissioner, in the place of Samuel B. Ruggles, appointed in place of Samuel S. Whallon, deceased;
An Inspector of State Prisons, in the place of William A. Russell;
All whose terms of office will expire on the last day of December next.
A Representativein the Thirty-sixth Congress of the United States, for the Third Congressional District, composed of the First, Second, Third, Fifth and Eighth Wards in the city of New York;
A Representativein the Thirty-sixth Congress of the United States, for the Fourth Congressional District, composed of the Fourth, Sixth, Tenth and Fourteenth Wards in the city of New York;
A Representativein the Thirty-sixth Congress of the United States, for the Fifth Congressional District, composed of the Seventh and Thirteenth Wards of the city of New York, and the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth and Sixteenth Wards of Brooklyn;
A Representativein the Thirty-sixth Congress of the United States, for the Sixth Congressional District, composed of the Eleventh, Fifteenth and Seventeenth Wards in the City of New York;
A Representativein the Thirty-sixth Congress of the United States, for the Seventh Congressional District, composed of the Ninth, Sixteenth, and Twentieth Wards in the City of New York;
And also, aRepresentativein the Thirty-sixth Congress of the United States for the Eighth Congressional District, composed of the Twelfth, Eighteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty-first, and Twenty-second Wards in the City of New York.
Seventeen Members of Assembly;
A Sheriff, in the place of James C. Willett;
A County Clerk, in the place of Richard B. Connolly;
Four Coroners, in the place of Frederick W. Perry, Edward Connery, Robert Gamble and Samuel C. Hills;
All whose terms of office will expire on the last day of December next.
The attention of Inspectors of Election and County Canvassers is directed to Chapter 320 of Laws of 1858, a copy of which is printed, for instructions in regard to their duties under said law, “submitting the question of calling a Convention to revise the Constitution and amend the same to the people of the State.â€
AN ACT to submit the question of calling a Convention to revise the Constitution and amend the same, to the People of the State:
Passed April 17, 1858—three-fifths being present.
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1.The Inspectors of Election in each town, ward, and election district in this State, at the annual election to be held in November next, shall provide a proper box to receive the ballots of the citizens of this State entitled to vote for members of the Legislature at such election. On such ballot shall be written or printed, or partly written and printed, by those voters who are in favor of a Convention, the words: “Shall there be a Convention to Revise the Constitution and amend the same? Yes.†And by those voters who are opposed thereto, the words: “Shall there be a Convention to Revise the Constitution and amend the same? No.†And all citizens entitled to vote as aforesaid shall be allowed to vote by ballot as aforesaid, in the election district in which he resides, and not elsewhere.
§2. So much of the articles one, two and three, of title four, of chapter one hundred and thirty, of an act entitled “An act respecting elections other than for militia and town officer,†passed April fifth, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and the acts amending the same, as regulates the manner of conducting elections and challenges, oaths to be administered, and inquiries to be made, of persons offering to vote, shall be deemed applicable to the votes to be given or offered under the act; and the manner of voting and challenges, and the penalties for false swearing, prescribed by law, are hereby declared in full force and effect in voting or offering to vote under this act.
§3. The said votes given for and against a convention, in pursuance of this act, shall be canvassed by the Inspectors of the several election districts or polls of the said election in the manner prescribed by law, and as provided in article four, of title four, of chapter one hundred and thirty of the said act, passed April fifth, eighteen hundred and forty-two, and the acts amending the same, as far as the same are applicable; and such canvass shall be completed by ascertaining the whole number of votes given in each election district or poll for a convention, and the whole number of votes given against such convention, in the form aforesaid; and the result being found, the inspectors shall make a statement in words, at full length, of the number of ballots received in relation to such convention, and shall also state in words, at full length, the whole number of ballots having thereon the words, “Shall there be a Convention to revise the Constitution and amend the same? No.†Such statements as aforesaid shall contain a caption, stating the day on which, and the number of the district, the town or ward, and the county at which the election was held, and at the end thereof a certificate that such statement is correct in all respects, which certificate shall be subscribed by all the inspectors, and a true copy of such statement shall be immediately filed by them in the office of the clerk of the town or city.
§4. The original statements, duly certified, as aforesaid, shall be delivered by the inspectors, or one of them to be deputed for that purpose, to the supervisor, or, in case there be no supervisor, or he shall be disabled from attending the board of canvassers, then to one of the assessors of the town or ward, within twenty-four hours after the same shall have been subscribed by such inspectors, to be disposed of as other statements at such election, are now required by law.
§5. So much of articles first, second, third, and fourth, of title fifth, of chapter one hundred and thirty, of the act entitled, “An act respecting elections other than for militia and town officers,†and the acts amending the same, as regulates the duties of County Canvassers and their proceedings, and the duty of County Clerks, and the Secretary of State, and the Board of State Canvassers, shall be applied to the canvassing and ascertaining the will of the people of this State in relation to the proposed convention; and if it shall appear that a majority of the votes or ballots given in and returned as aforesaid are against a convention, then the said canvassers are required to certify and declare that fact by a certificate, subscribed by them, and filed with the Secretary of State; but if it shall appear by the said canvass that a majority of the ballots or votes given as aforesaid are for a convention, then they shall by like certificates, to be filed as aforesaid, declare that fact; and the said Secretary shall communicate a copy of such certificate to both branches of the Legislature, at the opening of the next session thereof. Yours, respectfully,
GIDEON J. TUCKER, Secretary of State.Sheriff’s Office,    }New York, August 4, 1858. }
GIDEON J. TUCKER, Secretary of State.Sheriff’s Office,    }New York, August 4, 1858. }
GIDEON J. TUCKER, Secretary of State.
GIDEON J. TUCKER, Secretary of State.
Sheriff’s Office,    }New York, August 4, 1858. }
Sheriff’s Office,    }
New York, August 4, 1858. }
The above is published pursuant to the notice of the Secretary of State, and the requirements of the Statute in such case made and provided.
JAMES C. WILLET,Sheriff of the City and County of New York.
JAMES C. WILLET,Sheriff of the City and County of New York.
JAMES C. WILLET,Sheriff of the City and County of New York.
JAMES C. WILLET,
Sheriff of the City and County of New York.
☞ All the public newspapers in the county will publish the above once in each week until the election, and then hand in their bills for advertising the same, so that they may be laid before the Board of Supervisors, and passed for payment. See Revised Stat. vol., 1, chap. 6, title 3, article 2d, part 1st, page 140.
FRANCIS B. BALDWIN, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CLOTHING & FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, No. 70 and 72 Bowery, between Canal and Hester streets, New York. Large and elegant assortments of Youths’ and Boys’ Clothing.
F. B. BALDWIN.J. G. BARNUM.
F. B. BALDWIN.J. G. BARNUM.
F. B. BALDWIN.J. G. BARNUM.
F. B. BALDWIN.
J. G. BARNUM.
F. B. BALDWIN has just opened his New and Immense Establishment. THE LARGEST IN THE CITY! An entire New Stock of GENTLEMEN’S, YOUTH’S and CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, recently manufactured by the best workmen in the city, is now opened for inspection. Also, a superior stock of FURNISHING GOODS. All articles are of the Best Quality, and having been purchased during the crisis, WILL BE SOLD VERY LOW! The Custom Department contains the greatest variety of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, and VESTINGS.
Mr. BALDWIN has associated with him Mr. J. G. BARNUM, who has had great experience in the business, having been thirty years connected with the leading Clothing Establishments of the city.
JAMES DONNELLY’S COAL YARD—TWENTY-SIXTH street and Second Avenue. I always have all kinds of coal on hand, and of the very best quality, which I will sell as low as any other coal dealer in the United States.
JAMES DONNELLY.
JAMES DONNELLY.
JAMES DONNELLY.
JAMES DONNELLY.
WILLIAM COULTER, CARPENTER.—I HAVE LONG been engaged as a Carpenter, and I assure all who will favor me with their patronage, that I will build as good houses, or anything else in my line, as any other carpenter in the city of New York. I will also be as reasonable in charges for my work as any other person.
WILLIAM COULTER, Carpenter,Rear of 216 East Twentieth street, New York.
WILLIAM COULTER, Carpenter,Rear of 216 East Twentieth street, New York.
WILLIAM COULTER, Carpenter,Rear of 216 East Twentieth street, New York.
WILLIAM COULTER, Carpenter,
Rear of 216 East Twentieth street, New York.
W. W. OSBORN, MERCHANT TAILOR, 9 CHAMBER street, near Chatham street, New York.
SANTE MENTO.—No. 29 ATTORNEY STREET, NEAR Grand, has a superior assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings, made to order in the most fashionable and approved Parisian styles, and at short notice. Let gentlemen call and patronize me, and I will do my utmost to please my customers.
FULTON IRON WORKS.—JAMES MURPHY & CO., Manufacturers of Marine and Land Engines, Boilers, &c. Iron and Brass Castings. Foot of Cherry Street, East River.
ROBERT ONDERDONK.—THIRTEENTH WARD Hotel, 405 and 407 Grand street, corner of Clinton street, New York.
WILLIAM M. TWEED, CHAIR & OFFICE FURNITURE Dealer and Manufacturer, No. 289 Broadway, corner of Read street, New York, Room No. 15.
FASHION HOUSE—JOSEPH HYDE PROPRIETOR, corner Grand and Essex street. Wines, Liquors, and Cigars of the best brands. He invites his friends to give him a call. Prompt and courteous attention given his patrons.
WILLIAM A. CONKLIN, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR at Law, No. 176 Chatham street, New York. Any business entrusted to his charge from citizens of this city or any part of the country, will receive prompt and faithful attention, and be conducted on reasonable terms.
WILLIAM A. CONKLIN.
WILLIAM A. CONKLIN.
WILLIAM A. CONKLIN.
WILLIAM A. CONKLIN.
GEO. KNAPP & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Dealers in Butter, Cheese, Eggs, Poultry and country produce. No. — Clinton Market, opposite Page’s Hotel, New York.
GEO. KNAPP.H. D. ALBERS.
GEO. KNAPP.H. D. ALBERS.
GEO. KNAPP.H. D. ALBERS.
GEO. KNAPP.
H. D. ALBERS.
H. JONES & HOFF, whose place of business is in front of the Astor House, keep all the latest publications of the day, including all the Daily and Weekly Newspapers. The public patronage is most respectfully solicited.
EDMUND FOWLER, CARPENTER AND BUILDER, No. 74 Reade street, near Broadway, New York.
N. B.—All kinds of Jobbing done at short notice.
BOWERY NEWS DEPOT, NO. 177 BOWERY.—CONSTANTLY on hand, Daily, Sunday, and Weekly Papers, Monthly Magazines, Play Books, Stationery, &c., &c. English Papers per Steamers. All orders punctually attended to.
BENNET & CARROLL.
BENNET & CARROLL.
BENNET & CARROLL.
BENNET & CARROLL.
AMERICAN GLASS COMPANY, MANUFACTURE AND keep constantly on hand at their Warehouse, Plain, Moulded, and Cut Flint Glass Ware, in all its varieties. Also Druggists’ and Perfumers’ Ware of all Kinds. Wholesale Warehouses, No. 163 Pearl street, New York, and No. 54 Kilby street, Boston. (Factories at South Boston.) D. Burrill & Co., Agents, New York.
JNO. WARD, JR., REAL ESTATE AGENT, OFFICES No. 5 Tryon Row, corner Chatham street, (opposite the Park,) New York, and 4th Avenue, near 126th street, Harlem.
P. C. GODFREY, STATIONER, BOOKSELLER, AND General News dealer, No. 831 Broadway, New York, near 13th street.
AUGUST BRENTANO, CORNER OF HOUSTON STREET and Broadway, has all the latest Publications, and receives all the Foreign Papers by every steamer. He also has the back numbers of almost every paper published, including Branch’s “Alligator.â€
CLINTON LUNCH, OYSTER AND DINING SALOON, No. 19 Beekman street. The best of Liquors and Cigars.
GEO. W. WARNER.SAMUEL M. MILLER.
GEO. W. WARNER.SAMUEL M. MILLER.
GEO. W. WARNER.SAMUEL M. MILLER.
GEO. W. WARNER.
SAMUEL M. MILLER.
DAVID WILLIAMS, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR at Law, No. 15 Centre street, New York.
J. W. MASON, MANUFACTURER, WHOLESALE AND Retail dealers in all kinds of Chairs, Wash Stands, Settees, &c., No. 377 and 379 Pearl street, New York.
Cane and Wood Seat Chairs, in Boxes, for Shipping.
BENJAMIN JONES, COMMISSION DEALER, IN REAL Estate, Houses and Stores and Lots for sale in all parts of the City. Office at the junction of Broadway, Seventh avenue, and Forty-sixth street.
TRANSCRIBER’S NOTESChanged “statelites†to “satellites†on p.2.Changed second “§2.†to “§3.†on p.4.Changed “capron†to “capon†on p.2.Silently corrected typographical errors.Retained anachronistic and non-standard spellings as printed.
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