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| − | be impossible, in all cases, to conform to county lines, as some of the counties | + | be impossible, in all cases, to conform to county lines, as some of the counties contain a population greater, and others less, than the requisite number for a representative. But it will be practicable, in most cases, as it is desirable in all, to connect together a population who have the same interests to be represented; who have a general centre of business, or who have become habituated to acting together for similar purposes. Districts thus formed, comprised of contiguous territory, the exterior limits of which being nearly of equal distance from a common centre, and as far as possible conforming to county lines or natural boundaries, will be in accordance with the views of the Executive, and undoubtedly most consonant to the just wishes of all interested. |
| − | The manner of appointing electors of President and Vice - President has been different in the several States, and in the same State, at different periods. An uniform and permanent mode of effecting these appointments throughout all the States, would have a tendency to ensure a | + | The manner of appointing electors of President and Vice-President has been different in the several States, and in the same State, at different periods. An uniform and permanent mode of effecting these appointments throughout all the States, would have a tendency to ensure a fair expression of public opinion, and an equal influence in the final choice. There have been various attempts so to amend the constitution as to produce this uniformity; but a strong and commendable disposition to preserve that instrument from any innovation has rendered every such attempt ineffectual. That mode of all others is preferable, which brings home this election to the primary assemblies in the several towns, in such a manner as will enable every voter to express his opinion; and we may hope that there will be no disposition to vary from this mode, since experience has demonstrated it to be the most satisfactory. I trust no measure will ever be attempted in this State, that would either directly or indirectly take from the people the power of |
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be impossible, in all cases, to conform to county lines, as some of the counties contain a population greater, and others less, than the requisite number for a representative. But it will be practicable, in most cases, as it is desirable in all, to connect together a population who have the same interests to be represented; who have a general centre of business, or who have become habituated to acting together for similar purposes. Districts thus formed, comprised of contiguous territory, the exterior limits of which being nearly of equal distance from a common centre, and as far as possible conforming to county lines or natural boundaries, will be in accordance with the views of the Executive, and undoubtedly most consonant to the just wishes of all interested. The manner of appointing electors of President and Vice-President has been different in the several States, and in the same State, at different periods. An uniform and permanent mode of effecting these appointments throughout all the States, would have a tendency to ensure a fair expression of public opinion, and an equal influence in the final choice. There have been various attempts so to amend the constitution as to produce this uniformity; but a strong and commendable disposition to preserve that instrument from any innovation has rendered every such attempt ineffectual. That mode of all others is preferable, which brings home this election to the primary assemblies in the several towns, in such a manner as will enable every voter to express his opinion; and we may hope that there will be no disposition to vary from this mode, since experience has demonstrated it to be the most satisfactory. I trust no measure will ever be attempted in this State, that would either directly or indirectly take from the people the power of