William Markham

“ The form of Judges’ and Justices’ attest shall be in these words, viz:
Thou shalt solemnly promise that as Judge, or Justice, according to the Governor’s commission to thee directed, thou shalt do equal to the Governor’s commission to thee directed, thou shalt do equal right to the poor and rich, to the best of thy knowledge and power, according to law, and after the usages and constitutions of this government; thee, but shalt well and truly do thy office in every respect, according to the best of thy understanding. ”

“ And, that elections may not be corruptly managed, on which the good of the government so much depends, Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all elections of the said representatives shall be free and voluntary, and that the electors, who shall receive any reward, or gift, for giving his vote, shall forfeit his right to elect for that year ”

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