That system was evidently established for the pturpose of securing the freedom of the elector. and of gathering up at the end the result of the election with unfailing certainty and truth. The laws of Massachusetts provide. first. as to who shall be voters. Every nativeborn citizen of twentyone years of age and every naturalized citizen who can read and write. and who ins within two years of the day of theelection paid a tax. municipal. county. or State. shall have the right to vote for all officers. State. county. town. city. and national. The registration of the voters shall take place before the day of election. and under our law in all cities the aldermen. who take charge of the election. are not allowed to put on the votinglist the name of a single individual whose right to vote has not been determincd at a meeting held prior to the day of election.
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