The constitution of North Carolina, framed and adopted in 1868, declares that the state shall ever remain a member of the American union, and that there is no right on the part of the state to secede; that every citizen owes paramount allegiance to the con stitution and government of the United States; that the state shall never assume or pay any debt incurred in aid of insurrection against the United States; and that no property qualification shall be required as a condition of voting or holding office. The executive power is vested in a governor, lieutenant-governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, superintendent of public works, superintendent of instruction, and an attorney-general, all of whom are elected every four years. The legislature consists of a senate of 50 mem bers, and a house of representatives of 120 members, who are elected every two years. The judicial power is vested in a supreme court consisting of a chief-justice and four associates, a superior court with one judge in each of the 12 judicial districts into wimieh the state is divided, and courts of justices of the peace. The right to /cote is conferred upon every male citizen 21 years of age, who shall have resided in the state 1 year and time county 30 days previous to election. Atheists are disqualified for office, and also all
persons who have been convicted of treason, perjury, or other infamous crimes, and not legally restored to the rights of citizenship. Under the apportionment of 1872 the state is entitled to 8 representatives in congress, and 10 electoral votes. The electoral votes have been cast as-followaL 170. Walmington and- (Affirm, Aelamsyind Pinck ney, 12; 1800, Jeffemon and Burr, 12; 18k Seffei.son and Cltabtr, 14; 1S08, Madison, for president, 11; 1812, Madison and Gerry, 15; 1816, Monroe and Tompkins, 15; 1820, Monroe and Tompkins, 15; 1824, Jackson and Calhoun, 15: 1828, Jackson and Calhoun, 15; 1832, Jackson and Van Buren, 15; 1836, Van Buren and Johnson, 15; 1840, Harrison and Tyler, 15; 1844, Clay and Frelinghuyseu. 11; 1818, Taylor and Fillmore, 11: 1852, Pierce and King, 10; 1856, Buchanan and Breckenridge, 10; 1860, Breckenridge and Lane, 10; 1868, Grant and Colfax, 0; 1872. Grant and Wilson, 10; 1876; Tilden and Hendricks, 10; 1880, Hancock and English, 10.