What is then done with the poll lists ?

The ballot-boxes are opened, and the poll lists placed

therein.

What is done with the boxes ?

They are locked, and the seal of one of the inspectors placed so as to secure the opening in the lid.

To whom are the boxes and keys delivered?

The boxes are delivered to one of the inspectors, and the keys to another, as the board may direct.

What is the duty of the inspector holding the keys?

To keep them in his own possession, and deliver them again to the board at the next opening of the poll.

What is the duty of the inspector having possession of the boxes ? To keep them carefully without opening, or suffering them to be opened, or the seals thereof to be broken or removed; and publicly to deliver them to the board of inspectors at the next opening of the poll.

What shall then be done with the boxes ?

The seal shall be broken-the boxes opened-the poll lists taken out—and the boxes again locked.

If any person shall refuse to obey the lawful commands of the inspectors, or by disorderly conduct in their presence or hearing, shall interrupt or disturb their proceedings, what penalty can they inflict on the offender?

Commit him to the common jail of the county for a period not exceeding thirty days.

How is this done?

By an order in writing, which order shall be executed by any sheriff or constable to whom the same shall be directed.

If no sheriff or constable be present, by whom shall such order be executed?

By any other person appointed by such board in writing.

CANVASSING THE VOTES.

When the poll of an election is finally closed, what shall the board proceed to do?

To canvass the votes.

How is the canvass commenced?

By comparing the poll lists which were kept by the clerks, and correcting them so as to make them agree. When the ballot-boxes are opened, what shall be done with the ballots contained therein ?

They shall be taken out and counted, unopened except so far as to ascertain that each ballot is single.

If two ballots are so folded together as to present the appearance of a single ballot, what shall be done with them?

They shall be destroyed.

If a ballot be found in the box different from that designated by its endorsement, what shall be done with it?

It shall be returned to the box designated by its endorsement.

If the number of ballots is found to be greater than the number on the poll list, what shall be done?

They shall be replaced in the box, and one of the inspectors shall publicly draw out and destroy so many ballots unopened as shall be equal to such excess.

When the number of ballots is made to agree with the number on the poll list, what do the inspectors then proceed to do?

Το open, separate, and count the ballots.

When the canvass is completed, what is next to be done?

A statement of the result shall be drawn up by the inspectors, which they shall certify to be correct, and subscribe with their proper names.

What shall such statement contain in words written at full length ? The number of votes for each office.

The names of the persons for whom such were given. The number of votes given for each person.

What shall be done with this statement ?

It shall be delivered to one of the inspectors, appointed by the board to attend the county canvass.

Where shall a copy of this statement be sent ?

To the town clerk, to be filed and preserved.

What shall be done with the ballots rejected as defective?

A true copy of them shall be preserved with the originals attached, and delivered to the town clerk to be filed in his office.

What shall be done with the poll lists and the ballots which have been counted?

They shall be destroyed, and the board of inspectors shall be dissolved.

COUNTY CANVASSERS.

Who form the board of county canvassers?

One inspector from each town or ward in the county, appointed by the board to attend the county canvass. Where shall they meet?

At the office of the clerk of the county.

When shall they meet?

On the Tuesday next following the election, before 9 o'clock in the afternoon of that day.

What is the first thing to be done when the county canvassers have assembled ?

To organize by choosing one of their number as chair

man.

Who shall be secretary of the board?

The county clerk or his deputy.

Who administers the constitutional oath to each member of the board?

The chairman.

Who administers the oath to the chairman ?

The secretary.

How many of the inspectors appointed in the respective towns or wards to attend the canvass, shall be required to constitute a board?

A majority.

What is the first business that comes before the board?

To make out a statement of the votes of the county from the statements of the several towns or wards.

What shall such statement contain in words written at full length ? The whole number of votes for each office-the names of the persons for whom such votes were given—the number of votes for each person.

By whom shall this statement be certified as correct, and signed? By the chairman and secretary of the board.

What shall be done with a copy of this statement ?

It shall be delivered to the county clerk, to be recorded in his office.

When the board shall have determined who are elected in the county, what is their duty?

To cause a copy of every such determination to be published in one or more of the newspapers published in the county.

What is the duty of the county clerk when he receives statements and certificates from the board of county canvassers?

To record them in his office.

How many copies of the statement and certificate of the votes for the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senators and Representatives, shall the county clerk prepare?

Three certified copies under his signature, and sealed with the seal of his office.

To whom shall he send these copies ?

One to the Governor-one to the comptroller-one to the secretary of state.

When shall these copies be sent ?

Before the third Monday in November, in each year,

after a general election, and within ten days after a special election.

When the board of county canvassers have declared what persons are elected to fill county offices, what is the duty of the county clerk? To prepare certified copies of each certificate and declaration, and without delay deliver one of such copies to each person so elected.

What must the county clerk transmit to the secretary of state within thirty days after a general election.

A list of the names of the persons elected in the county as members of Assembly, and also of the sheriff, clerk, and coroners.

What is the duty of the secretary of state when he receives from the county clerk certified statements of the result of an election ? To record such statement in his office, in a book kept for that purpose.

STATE CANVASSERS.

Who appoints the meeting of the State canvassers ?
The secretary of state.

Where is the meeting to be appointed?

At the secretary's office.

When shall such meeting be appointed?

On or before the fifteenth day of December, after each general election, and within forty days after a special election.

Who compose the board of State canvassers?

The secretary of state, comptroller, surveyor general, attorney general, and treasurer.

How many shall be sufficient to form a board?
Three.

What is the duty of the board when organized?