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The Daily Dispatch: November 27, 1861., [Electronic resource], State Convention. (search)
Assembly, and shall hold their offices for fifteen years, or until removed in the manner prescribed in this Constitution; the Judges of the Circuit Courts shall be elected by the people of their respective circuits, and shall hold their offices for twelve years, or until removed in the manner herein provided; and said Judges of the Supreme and Circuit Courts shall at the same time hold no other office, appointment, or public trust; and the acceptance thereof by either of them shall vacate his office." The vote was first taken on Mr. Sheffey's amendment and it was rejected — ayes 7, noes 88. The question recurring on Mr. Kent's amendment, it was lost — ayes 19 noes 70. Mr. Speed moved to amend the section by striking out the words "or until they arrive at the age seventy years." Rejected. Mr. G. W. Randolph moved to amend the section by making the Judges eligible to re-election after they arrive at the age of seventy years. Lost. The Convention then adjourned