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ballots and to the counti,ng of the votes, retiring after they have pub-• lished it, if a popular vote resulted, or if not, in order that Congress may verify it from among those who have had· a majority which like- wise it will make known. ('l'he Constitution of 24 did not give this guarantee leaving it only to Congress when there was to be an election of Preside;nt.) The President must not be less than thirty years of age and he must be a land owner in order that he join prudence to action and guar- ,mtee the national property his term should be four years, he bei.ng >eligible to reelection only once. If his services are useful the nation will avail itself of them for all this time; but it is proper that it should not go beyond that in order that his relations may not be perpetuated in spite of the nation itself, and that others may try, to rule it well in case of his absence (See note eight) In order that he may fill temporarily the absence of the President we need a Vice-President. Who shall elect him? As in such cases his functions are the same as those of the President, we should choose him in the same manner; but likewise at the same time it is proper that this functionary preside over the Senate, and that in these func- •tions he is identified with this body, we recommend to it the regula- tion of the veto of his appointment, and election in case of their being no popular vote. (The Constitution of 24 gave to Congress the election of this official, 1ntroducing him thus in the organization of the Senate, who by other arrangements was already dependent on it.)
No. 2658. LAMAR TO GREGORIO JUAREZ
City of Leon 3rd August 1858.
Al Sr. Lie. Don GREGORIO JUAREZ DEAR Sm,
Being suddenly called to l\fanagua, without having time to take per- sonal leave of my friends, I must beg of you the favor of allowing me i;o return, through the columns of the National, my grateful acknowl- ·€dgements for the kind and flattering attentions which I have received from the good people of Leon during my brief sojourn in the place. ·with my best wishes for the happiness of all; as well as an ardent desire for the preservation of peace, and good will between our respec- 1ive countries- a sentiment which I have every reason to believe is fully reciprocated by the citizens of Leon- I beg leave to subscribe myself, very respectfully, Your Obt. Servt.- · MIRABEAU B. LAMAR.
No. 2659. C. G. BAYLOR TO LAM.AR
U. S. Consulate Manchester 6th Aug /58
_},Iy DEAR Srn: Allow me to introduce ·my friend Mr Synge, who goes to Central America in the diplomatic service of England. You will find him a ·ni ce fellow and any attention shown him I will appreciate. 11v last letters from 'l'exas represent J ndge Baylor (my uncle) as
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