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May 19, 1828
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A debate in Boston newspapers questions whether lithographic copies qualify as 'written' ballots under the state constitution for the recent election, as they are inscribed on stone first. Comparisons to engravings and printing are made, with a query about presenting the stone itself at polls.
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LITHoGRAPHY.—A singular discussion has arisen in the Boston papers, relative to the reception or rejection of certain votes or ballots at the late election. The constitution of that state, it appears, requires that the ballots should be written. At the election a number of lithographic copies were presented, hence the question whether they could properly be received as written votes. Some writers contend that they could, inasmuch as they were first written upon a stone. The same may be said of all engravings, & of common printing and the Evening Bulletin makes the following puzzling inquiry :—
"Suppose the stone itself, on which the ballot is originally inscribed, should be offered at the polls—would it pass?"
"Suppose the stone itself, on which the ballot is originally inscribed, should be offered at the polls—would it pass?"
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Boston Election
Lithographic Ballots
Written Votes
State Constitution
Where did it happen?
Boston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Boston
Event Date
Late Election
Event Details
Debate in Boston papers on whether lithographic ballot copies count as written votes per state constitution, since inscribed on stone first; extends to engravings and printing; Evening Bulletin queries if the stone itself would be accepted.