...were as contrary to the Law of the State, governing elections, as they were, in substance, opposed to the Laws of the United States, on the subject of naturalization ; and, although the oath, as in this case, was not forbid, conscientious scruples were raised in the mind...

...inserting in the 8th line of the 1st section, after the word "such," the following words: " According to the laws of the United States on the subject of naturalization ;" Which was agreed to. Mr. Croswell demanded the previous question. And the question having been put,...

...be citizens of tin: United States, or shall have declared their intention to become such according to the laws of the United States on the subject of naturalization, shall be authorized to vote by ballot for the number of delegates to the convention to form a state...

...citizen of the United States or shall have filed his declaration of intention to become such according to the laws of the United States on the subject of naturalization, shall be authorized to vote for or against the for- To vote for or ... nsainst State nation of a State...

...citizen of the United States or shall have filed his declaration of intention to becomo such according to the laws of the United States on the subject of naturalization, shall be authorized to vote for or against the for- To vote for or . . against State mation of a Stale...

...be deemed a qualified elector at such election : 1st. White citizens of the United States. 2d. White persons of foreign birth, who shall have declared...the United States on the subject of naturalization. 3d. Persons of Indian blood, who have once been declared by law of congress to be citizens of the United...

...•jfV:-" rv&W& :•••;• ^•-•;<AE^.;-: • sv* fs'tw *•-"•• 1849.] 536 the requirements of the laws of the United States on the subject of naturalization, and that he has resided within the United States upwards of five years, and within the State of Illinois...

...in this State one year, and having declared hia intention to become a citizen of the United States, conformably to the laws of the United States on the subject of naturalization, -i .' ; be entitled to vote in the township where .•» •• resides, except such as shall be enlisted...

...the United States two years, and shall have declared their intention to become citizens, (conformable to the laws of the United States on the subject of naturalization,) at least one year previous to an election, and every civilized male person of Indian blood of the age...

...preceding such election, and shall have declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States, conformably to the laws of the United States on the subject of naturalization, shall be entitled to vote in the township or precinct where he may reside. SEC. 3. No soldier, seaman,...