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shall enter the objections at large on its Journal, and pro-
ceed to reconsider the Bill; if after such reconsideration,
three-fifths of the members elected to that House shall
pass the Bill, it shall be sent, with the objections, to the
other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered,
and if passed by three-fifths of the members elected to
that House, it shall become a law; but in all such cases,
the votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and
nays; and the names of the persons voting for or against
the Bill, shall be entered on the Journal of each House re-
spectively; if any bill shall not be returned by the Gov-
ernor within six days, (Sundays excepted), after it shall
have been presented to him, the same shall be a law in like
manner as if he signed it; unless the General Assembly
shall by adjournment prevent its return, in which case it
shall not be a law.
SEC. 18. It shall be the duty of the Governor, semi-
annually, and oftener if he deem it expedient, to examine,
under oath, the Treasurer and Comptroller of the State,
on all matters pertaining to their respective offices, and
inspect and review their bank and other account books.
SEC. 19. He shall, from time to time, inform the Leg-
islature of the condition of the State, and recommend to
their consideration such measures as he may judge neces-
sary and expedient.
SEC. 20. He shall have power to grant reprieves and
pardons) except in cases of impeachment, and in cases in
which he is prohibited by other Articles of this Constitu-
tion; and to remit fines and forfeitures for offences
against the State; but shall not remit the principal or
interest of any debt due the State, except in cases of
fines, and forfeitures; and before granting a nolle prose-
qui, or pardon, he shall give notice, in one or more news-
papers, of the application made for it, and of the day on,
or after which, his decision will be given; and in every
case, in which he exercises this power, he shall report to
either branch of the Legislature, whenever required, the
petitions, recommendations and reasons, which influenced
his decisions.
SEC. 21. The Governor shall reside at the seat of gov-
ernment, and receive for his services an annual salary of
four thousand five hundred dollars.
SEC. 22. A Secretary of State shall be appointed by
the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate, who shall continue in office, unless sooner removed
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