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Cole & Helligas, Little Falls, N. Y., advertise on page 224. They are the pro- prietors for Herkimer County of C. B. Gill's Double Acting, Non-Freezing Force Pump. Those who are prepared to judge of its merits pronounce this Pump the most com- plete and durable pump ever brought before the public. It will raise water from any depth and is warranted not to freeze in any climate. Those interested will obtain all needed information by calling on Messrs. Cole & Helligas.
Anthony Reuter, dealer in Musical Merchandise, Little Fall's, N. Y., advertises on page 156. Perhaps there is not another music store in Herkimer County so full and complete as that of Mr. Reuter. At his store you may obtain any Instrument of music you may desire, or any description of Sheet Music or Music Books, or receive instruction in music. He also repairs Mu- sical Instruments and keeps them to let. Sewing Machines are repaired and kept on hand for sale. Let the people bear in mind that this is the place to go for anything in the line of Musical Merchandise and they will thereby consult their own interest as well as that of Mr. Reuter. His terms are reasonable and his dealings fail.
Robert Whitfield, of the Excelsior Paint Shop, Main Street, Ilion, N. Y., pub- lishes a card on page 172. He thoroughly understands his business in all its branches, and has few equals in graining or painting. Mr. Whitfield is a practical artist, has had long experience with some of the best work- men in the country, and uses the best ma- terials that can be procured. Those who give him theix patronage may rely upon having all world done with skill and judg- ment. He keeps on hand for sale, Paints by the pound, and mixes them to suit cus- tomers. "He has often been tried-he is ready to be tried again."
J. A. LeBart, Blacksmith, Little Falls, N. Y., is prepared to do all work in his line in the best manner. He thoroughly understands his business and gives special attentien to Stone Cutters' Tools, Carriage Ironing, &c. He is one of the few who thoroughly understand Horse-Shoeing and treats successfully diseased feet. Let all in- terested give him a call. His shop is corner of John and Second Streets, opposite the Railroad office. See card, page 162.
Wartman & Shults, Butchers, cor- ner of Ann and Main Streets, Little Falls, N. Y., publish a card on page 156. We take pleasure in calling the attention of our patrons to this market, where they will find the choicest of fresh meats and at reasonable prices. Their supply of Salt and Cut Meats, and of Fresh Fish in its season, is always full. By strict attention to business and fair dealing they have won the confidence of the community. Give them a call.
Herkimer Marble Works, locat- ed in the village of Herkimer, N. Y., are carried on by Messrs. Beckwith & Son. A careful examination of the fine speci- mens of Monuments, Head-Stones, Slate Mantles, Table Tops &c., will satisfy the people that in excellence of material and workmanship this yard is not surpassed by any in the County. This firm employ the most skillful workmen and select the best materials, and sell as low as any establishment in the County. Their facili- ties for furnishing Scotch Granite and Free- stone are not surpassed in this section. They furnish estimates and plans for all customers, and will do as well by them as any similar establishment. They adver- tise on page 156.
VILLAGES.
Cedar Lake.
Cedarville.
Columbia Center.
Fairfield.
Frankfort.
Herkimer.
Little Falls.
Little Lakes.
Manheim Center.
Middleville.
Mohawk.
Newville.
Newport.
Norway.
Ohio City.
Poland.
Salisbury.
Starkville.
West Schuyler.
West Winfield.
Starkville,.
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2116 20
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West Schuyler,.
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181% 2516 22 1234|11
2134 1116 16 21
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2014|265
West Winfield,
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5 916|2634 14 16 13 |24 15 2716 24 |15
[2412 |2816 |31 34141
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31% |2376 17
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Fairfield.
2314 2134 18%
Frankfort,.
834 9
916 1614
Herkimer,.
1212 11
734 1034
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Little Falls,
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Little Lakes,
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10 24% |19
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1616 16
Manheim Center,.
24
2216 19 12
1534
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8
11
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Mohawk,
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614 1214
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9 1476 1216
6% 13 10
Newport,.
2312 231% 2014
714 1334 1212 1576 1334 2816 17
416|14
2014
Norway,.
2874|2634 2312
534 1814 15% 1834 1414 |31% 15
734 1714 2031
41%
Ohio City,
3734 364 33
1534 261 2514 2814 2414 4114 25
1714 2634 94 3034 1234 10
Poland, ..
24
2714 24
11 1716 1614 1914 17% 3274 2034 814 1734 24
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714
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Salisbury,.
28
2616 23 5
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814 1814 1614
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DISTANCE TABLE.
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Herkimer County Table of Distances Between the Principal Villages. By Nearest Public Roads.
Cedarville,
53%
Columbia Center,
93%
15 1514 1016 1234
1534 1034
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PUBLISHER'S NOTICES.
G. W. Cross, manufacturer of Wagons Goetchins & Griswold, proprie- tors of the Gallery of Art, Main Street, and Carriages, West Winfield, N. Y., offers special inducements to all who are in want ! Little Falls, N. Y., announce, on page 123, of anything in that line. He takes special | that they are offering greater inducements pains in the selection of timber for his work, using none but the best second growth. The best materials of all kinds are at his command for the various parts. Mowry's Sprngs and axles, Howell's No. 1 Enamelled" Top Leather and German Broadcloths are used in the manufacture of his Buggies and Carriages. With these recommendations and the assurance of the latest styles, no one can do better than to give him their patronage. See card, page 208.
Herkimer County News is pub- lished at Mohawk, N. Y., by Williams & Perkins. Though it is only a few months since it was started it is gradually winning its way and is destined we trust to occupy a position second to no other in the Coun- ty. The proprietors are young men' of in- tegrity and enterprise and are determined by fair and honorable dealing to merit the public patronage. They are prepared to execute Job Printing of all kinds in good style. See advertisement on page 168.
The Mohawk Churn Company advertise on page 128. The Magic Churn manufactured by this Company is consider- ed by those who have duly tested its merits, the most perfect churn ever offered to the notice of the farmers. It combines certain principles which have been entirely over- looked by other inventors of churns. By a fan rapidly turned by simple machinery the air is forced through the cream in such a manner as to produce almost magic results. By this new process butter is produced in an incredibly short time, and the same quantity of cream is made to produce a greater amount. The butter is thorough- ly worked in the churn by the same process that churns it. The churn is so constructed that the power may be in- creased or diminished in proportion to the quantity of cream to be churned, thus ren- dering the work so easy that a child can operate it while sitting in a chair. Farmers have only to examine this churn and test its merits to give it the preference over everything that has preceded it. Let none fail to examine it.
Silver & Mather, of the Model Clothing Store, Feeter's Block, Little Falls, N. Y., advertise on page 172. This is one of the best places in Herkimer County, to procure Ready Made Clothing. The pro- prietors understand their business and by giving special attention to the wants of the community are able to supply them at the lowest prices. Their stock is good and their reputation for fair dealing brings them a large trade. In the Custom department they have a fine stock of goods which will be made up to suit customers, giving fits in all cases. In the line of Furnishing Goods they have everything desirable. Take our advice and go to the Model Clothing Store and be clothed.
in all kinds of pictures than have ever be- fore been offered in this section of the country, and at much lower rates. A thorough knowledge of the art, the late improvements and a long experience in the business enable them to produce some of the finest pictures that have ever been on exhibition in this County. All kinds of pictures are copied and finished in India Ink, Oil or Water Colors, with a natural and life-like appearance, truly astonishing. Pictures of corpses are taken so as to give them the appearance of life. They can take the picture of a child in a second, and are thereby enabled to keep their passions within due bounds. Their stock of frames of various kinds is full, and they guarantee satisfaction in every case or no pay. They take as perfect pictures in cloudy weather as in clear. Let those interested call and they will find Messrs. Goetchins & Gris- wold fine artists and gentlemanly in their deportment.
Thomas Fox, Custom Blacksmith, Little Falls, N. Y., advertises on page 128. He is a practical mechanic, keeps skillful workmen and does a general business .- He gives special attention to Stone Cut- ters' Tools, Mill Picks, and to Horse-shoe- ing. Farmers who favor him with their patronage will receive prompt attention. By close attention to business and fair dealing he is sure to receive the patronage he merits. Give him a call at his shops on Main street or the Canal.
F. E. Easton, Dentist, Cedarville, N. Y., publishes a card on page 162. Those who have been so unfortunate as to lose the teeth given them by Nature will be glad to learn that an excellent substitute can be procured ; and those whose teeth are decaying will regard it a favor to be inform- ed how they may be preserved. To all such we say call on Dr. Easton and receive scientific treatment. He is a good work- man and his charges are moderate. On Tuesday of each week he will attend to all calls at Jordanville.
Robert Kerr, proprietor of Woolen Mill, Frankfort, N. Y., manufactures Cas- simeres, Cloths and Flannels, and does Custom Carding and Cloth Dressing, Dye- ing, &c., in the best manner. Persons hav- ing wool to dispose of will find this a good market where they will receive cash or cloth in exchange. Let it be remembered that Mr. Kerr discards the use of waste or shoddy in the manufacture of his goods, and uses only the best quality of wool. His card appears on colored page 118.
Slater & Wilcox, manufacturers of Woolen Stocking Yarn, Little Falls, N. Y., advertise on page 146. We call attention to this firm as we believe that by doing so we are giving merchants and dealers an op- portunity to buy Yarn of any grade or color at as low prices as at any establishment in this or adjoining towns.
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HERKIMER COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
WHEELER CASE,
POLAND, - Herkimer Co., N. Y.
PATENTEE AND MANUFACTURER OF THE
FOLDING BOOT JACK!
AND ALSO OF THE
Double Action (Heel & Toe) Boot Jack.
These Boot Jacks are light and durably made, are favorites wherever known, and no gen- lleman's toilet is complete without one or the other.
The Trade Supplied at Liberal Rates. Address as above for Particulars.
HOWE'S NEVER-FAILING AGUE CURE AND TONIC
B ITTE R
Warranted to cure, permanently, Chills, Ague & Fever, and all Periodic Diseases. It cures Sciatic Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Paralysis, and all Weaknesses, &c., being won- derfully adapted to CURING Disease, restoring health and strength.
This Preparation is purely Vegetable, and entirely free from Quinine or Mineral Poison. N. B. Persons using this Medicine can commence working imme- diately, and without fear of the disease returning. ( WARRANTED.
Dr. C. B. Howe, Sole Proprietor, Seneca Falls, N. Y.
Howe's Concentrated Syrup.
FOR THE BLOOD, LIVER, SKIN, DIGESTIVE & UTERINE ORGANS, AND THE SYSTEM GENERALLY.
It Restores Health by Purifying the Blood, Correcting the Liver, Cleansing the Skin, Strengthening and Restoring the Digestive and Uterine Organs, Regulating and Renovating the System.
It cures Scrofula or Kings Evil, Cancers, Tumors, Goiter, all Swellings of the Throat or Glands, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Camp Itch, Erysipelas, Carbuncles, Boils, Blotches, Pimples, Sores, Mercurial and Syphilitic diseases, Ulceration of the Mouth and Throat, Liver, Kidneys ; also Catarrh, Rheumatism, Piles, Gravel, Jaundice, Uterine and Female difficulties. Take no other, and you will not be disappointed.
C. B. HOWE, M. D., Prop'r, Seneca Falls, N. Y.
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THE STATES, THEIR SETTLEMENT, ETC.
THE STATES,
THEIR SETTLEMENT, ADMITTANCE TO THE UNION, POPULATION, SUFFRAGE LAWS, ETC.
ALABAMA was settled near Mobile, in 1702, by the French; was formed into a Territory by act of Congress, approved March 3, 1817, from the eastern portion of the Territory of Mississippi; framed a Con- stitution August 2, 1819, and was admitted into the Union December 14 of the same year. Area 50,722 square miles, or 32,462,080 acres .- Population in 1860, 964,201, of whom 435,080 were slaves. It is the chief cotton growing State of the Union. White male citizens who have re- sided one year in the State and three months in the county, are entitled to vote. An election for a Convention was held December 24, 1860, and a majority of over 50,000 votes cast for secession ; the Convention met January 7, 1861, and on the 11th passed the ordinance of secession, by a vote of 61 to 39, which was followed on the 21st by the resignation of its members of Congress.
ARKANSAS was settled at Arkansas Post in 1685, by the French, and was part of the Louisiana purchase ceded by France to the United States, April 30, 1803. It was formed into a Territory by act of Congress, March 2, 1819, from the southern part of the Territory of Missouri; its western boundary was settled May 26, 1824, and its southern, May 19, 1828. Having adopted a Constitution, a memorial was presented in Congress, March 1, 1836, and an act for its admission into the Union passed June 15 of the same year. Area 52,198 square miles, or 33,406,- 720 acres. In 1860 its population was 435,450, of whom 111,115 were slaves. It is an agricultural State, its staples being corn and cotton .- Citizenship and residence in the State for six months, qualify voters in the county and district where they reside. January 16, 1861, its Legislature ordered a State Convention, which assembled, and on May 6, voted to secede, 69 to 1. January 4, 1864, a Convention assembled in Little Rock, which adopted a new Constitution, the principle feature of which consisted in a clause abolishing slavery. The Convention adjourned January 22. This body also inaugurated a Provisional Government. The Constitution was submitted to the people, and 12,177 votes cast for it, to 226 against it. The State was re-organized under the plan contained in the Amnesty Proclamation of President LINCOLN, in pursuance of which an election was held March 14, 1864. The vote required under the Proclamation was 5,405. About 16,000 votes were cast. B
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CALIFORNIA was settled at Diego in 1768, by Spaniards, and was. part of the territory ceded to the United States by Mexico, by the treaty concluded at Guadaloupe Hidalgo, February 22, 1848. After several inef- fectual attempts to organize it as a Territory or admit it as a State, a law was passed by Congress for the latter purpose, which was approved September 9, 1850. Area 188,981 square miles, or 120,947,784 acres. Population in 1860, 305,439. It is the most productive gold mining re- gion on the continent, and also abounds in many other minerals .- White male citizens of the United States, and those of Mexico who may choose to comply with the provisions of the treaty of Queretaro, of May 30, 1848, who have resided in the State six months and in the county or dis- trict thirty days, are entitled to vote.
CONNECTICUT was settled at Windsor, in 1633, by English Puri- tans from Massachusetts, and continued under the jurisdiction of that Prov- ince until April 23,1662, when a separate charter was granted, which con- tinued in force until a Constitution was formed, September 15,1818. It was one of the original thirteen States, and ratified the United States Con- stitution, January 9, 1788. Area 4,674 square miles, or 2,991,360 acres. Population in 1860, 460,147. It is one of the most densely populated and principal manufacturing States in the Union. Residence for six months, or military duty for a year, or payment of State tax, or a free- hold of the yearly value of seven dollars, gives the right to vote.
DELAWARE was settled at Wilmington, early in 1638, by Swedes and Finns; was granted to William Penn, in 1682, and continued under the government of Pennsylvania until the adoption of a Constitution, September 20, 1776; a new one was formed June 12, 1792. It was one of the original thirteen States, and ratified the United States Constitu- tion, December 7, 1787. Area 2,120 square miles, or 1,356,800 acres .- Population, in 1860, 112,216, of whom 1,798 were slaves. It is a grain and fruit growing State, with some extensive manufactories. Residence in the State one year, and ten days in the election district, with payment of a State or county tax assessed ten days prior to an election, gives the right to vote, except that citizens between twenty-one and twenty-two years of age need not have paid the tax.
FLORIDA was settled at St. Augustine, in 1565, by Spaniards ; was formed from part of the territory ceded by Spain to the United States by treaty of February 22, 1819; an act to authorize the President to establish a temporary government was passed March 3, 1819; articles of surrender of East Florida were framed July 10, and of West Florida, July 17, 1821, and it was then taken possession of by General Jackson as Governor. An act for the establishment of a Territorial Govern- ment was passed March 30, 1822, and by act of March 3, 1823, East and West Florida were constituted one Territory. Acts to establish its boundary line between Georgia and Alabama were passed May 4, 1826, and March 2, 1831. After several ineffectual attempts to organize it into two Territories, or into a State and Territory, an act for its admis- sion into the Union was passed March 3, 1845. Area 59,268 square miles, or 37,930,520 acres. Population, in 1860, 140,425, of whom 61,745 were slaves. It is an agricultural State, tropical in its climate and products. Every free white male citizen, who has resided in the State two years and in the county six months, and has been enrolled in the militia (unless exempt by law,) is qualified to vote ; but no soldier, seaman
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THE STATES, THEIR SETTLEMENT, ETC.
or marine can vote unless qualified before enlistment. Its Legislature called a Convention, December 1, 1860, which met January 3, 1861, and passed a secession ordinance on the 10th by a vote of 62 to 7.
GEORGIA was settled at Savannah, in 1733, by the English under General Oglethorpe. It was chartered June 9, 1732; formed a Con- stitution February 5, 1777; a second in 1785 and a third May 30, 1798 .- It was one of the original thirteen States, and ratified the United States Constitution January 2, 1788. Area 58,000 square miles, or 37,120,000 acres. Population, in 1860, 1,057,286, of whom 462,198 were slaves. It is a large cotton and rice growing State. Citizens of the State, six months resident of the county where voting, who have paid taxes the year pre- ceding the election, are entitled to vote. November 18, 1860, its Legis- lature ordered an election for a State Convention, which assembled and passed a secession ordinance January 19, 1861, by a vote of 208 to 89, and on the 23d of the same month its members of Congress resigned.
ILLINOIS was settled at Kaskaskia, in 1683, by the French, and formed part of the northwestern territory ceded by Virginia to the United States. An act for dividing the Indiana Territory and organizing the Territory of Illinois, was passed by Congress, February 3, 1809; and an act to enable it to form a State Constitution, Government, &c., was passed April 18, 1818; a Constitution was framed August 26, and it was admitted into the Union December 23 of the same year. Area 54,405 square miles, or 64,819,200 acres. Population, in 1860,1,711,951. Itis the chief "prairie" State, and the largest grain growing and second largest cattle raising State in the Union. All white male inhabitants, who have resided in the State one year and election district sixty days, can vote in the district where actually residing.
INDIANA was settled at Vincennes, in 1690, by the French, and formed part of the northwestern territory ceded by Virginia to the United States. It was organized into a Territory May 7, 1800, from which the. Territory of Michigan was set off in 1805, and Illinois in 1809. An act was passed to empower it to form a State Constitution, Government, &c., April 19, 1816, and it was admitted into the Union December 11 of the same year. Area 33,809 square miles, or 21,637,760 acres. Population, in 1860, 1,350,428. It is an agricultural State, chiefly devoted to grain grow- ing and cattle raising. A residence of one year in the State entitles males of 21 years of age to vote in the county of their residence.
IOWA was first settled at Burlington by emigrants from the Northern and Eastern States. It was part of the region purchased from France ; was set off from the Territory of Wisconsin and organized as a separate Territory June 12, 1838; an act for its admission as a State was passed and approved March 3, 1845, to which the assent of its inhabitants was to be given to be announced by Proclamation of the President, and on De- cember 28, 1846, another act for its admission was passed. Area 50,914 square miles or 32,584,960 acres. Population, in 1860, 674,913. It is an agricultural State, resembling Illinois, and contains important lead mines. White male citizens of the United States, having resided in the State six months and county twenty days, are entitled to vote.
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KANSAS was formed out of the original Louisiana purchase, and or- ganized into a Territory by act of Congress, May 30, 1854, and after several ineffectual attempts was finally admitted into the Union in January, 1861. Area 78,418 square miles, or 50,187,520 acres. Population, in 1860, 107,- 206. It is an agricultural State, with a soil of rich and deep black loam, except the central portion, which is partly a desert. The western portion is a fine grazing country, well wooded. Residence in the State six months, and in the township or ward thirty days, confers the right of suffrage on white male citizens. It also abounds in minerals.
KENTUCKY was settled in 1775, by Virginians; formed into a Territory by act of the Virginia Legislature, December 18, 1789, and ad- mitted into the Union June 1, 1792, by virtue of an act of Congress pass- ed February 4, 1791. Area 37,680 square miles, or 24,115,200 acres .- Population in 1860, 1,155,684, of whom 225,483 were slaves. It is an agri- cultural State, raising more flax and hemp than any other. Loyalty, a residence of two years in the State and one in the county are the require- ments to vote. "Any citizen of this State who shall enter the service of the so-called Confederate States, in either a civil or military capacity; or into the service of the so-called Provisional Government of Kentucky, in either a civil or military capacity ; or having heretofore entered such ser- vice of either the Confederate States or Provisional Government, shall continue in such service after this act takes effect, (March 11, 1862,) or shall take up or continue in arms against the military forces of the United States or State of Kentucky, or shall give voluntary aid and assistance to those in arms against said forces, shall be deemed to have expatriated him- self, and shall no longer be a citizen, except by permission of the Legisla- ture by a general or special statute."
LOUISIANA was settled at Iberville, in 1699, by the French, and comprised a part of the territory ceded by France to the United States, by treaty of April 30, 1803, which purchase was erected into two Territories by act of Congress March 26, 1804, one called the Territory of Orleans, the other the District of Louisiana, afterwards changed to that of Missouri. - Congress, March 2, 1806, authorized the inhabitants of Orleans Territory to form a State Constitution and Government when their population should amount to 60,000; a Constitution was adopted January 22, 1812, and the State admitted into the Union April 8 of the same year, under the name of Louisiana. Area 41,255 square miles, or 26,403,200 acres. Population in 1860, 708,002, of whom 331,726 were slaves. It is the chief sugar producing State of the Union. Two years' residence in the State and one in the parish are the qualifications of voters. Decem- ber 10, 1860, the Legislature ordered a State Convention to be held, which assembled and passed an ordinance of secession January 26, 1861, by a vote of 113 to 17. The people voted on the question, and on March 28 the following was announced as the result : For, 20,448; against, 17,296; a majority of 3,152. The Convention ratified the 'Confederate' Constitution March 11, 1861, by avote of 107 to 7, and refused to submit it to the peo- ple by 94 to 10. On the 11th day of January, 1864, Maj. Gen. Banks issued a Proclamation for an election of State officers and delegates to a Constitutional Convention, for the purpose of affecting a reconstruction of the State Government under the plan suggested in the Amnesty Proclama- tion of President Lincoln. The election was held on the 22d day of Feb- ruary, 1864. The officers thus elected were installed March 4. The total vote cast was 10,725. The vote requisite under the Proclamation was 5,051. The Convention amended the Constitution so as to abolish slavery. The new Constitution was adopted by the people by a vote of 6,836 for, to 1,566 against.
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