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November 23, 1832 in Phenix Gazette

Domestic News November 23, 1832

Phenix Gazette

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Mississippi Constitution, Constitutional Convention, Elective Judiciary, Governor Terms, Suffrage Extension

Alexandria, Virginia

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The Mississippi constitutional convention has revised the state constitution, establishing Jackson as the seat of government until 1850, extending suffrage to free white males aged 21 with 12 months residency, changing governor terms to two years with limits, eliminating the lieutenant governor position, making the judiciary elective, and scheduling legislative sessions and elections.

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The convention lately assembled to revise the constitution of the State of Mississippi, have made many alterations. They have decided on establishing the seat of government at Jackson, until the year 1850. They have extended the right of suffrage to all free white males of twenty one years of age, who have resided in the State for twelve months. The Governor is hereafter to be chosen for two years, - eligible only for four years out of six - and not to possess any right to veto except for constitutional objections. There is to be no lieutenant governor, but the President of the Senate is to act in that capacity by virtue of his office.

The most important alteration is that which makes the judiciary elective They have determined, by a decisive majority, that the Judges shall hereafter be elected by the people, in the same manner as other officers.

A session of the Legislature will be called for this winter; thereafter the elections are to take place in May. - Balt. Amer.

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Politics

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Mississippi Constitution Constitutional Convention Elective Judiciary Governor Terms Suffrage Extension

Where did it happen?

Mississippi

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Mississippi

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constitutional revisions including seat of government at jackson until 1850, extended suffrage, two-year governor terms with eligibility limits and limited veto, no lieutenant governor, elective judiciary, winter legislative session, and may elections.

Event Details

The convention assembled to revise the Mississippi constitution made alterations: seat of government at Jackson until 1850; suffrage to free white males 21+ with 12 months residency; governor elected for two years, eligible four out of six, veto only for constitutional objections; no lieutenant governor, Senate President acts in capacity; judiciary elected by people; legislature session this winter, elections in May thereafter.