Selected Official Documents of the South African Republic and Great Britain - A Documentary Perspective Of The Causes Of The War In South Africa by Various
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in their objections to the President within the first thirty days after
the choice has fallen upon them. ARTICLE 122.--If within that time they send in no objection, they are considered to accept that office. ARTICLE 123.--The juryman who does not comply with the summons, mentioned in Article 120, is fined in Rds. 100, unless he can allege matter of excuse as mentioned in Article 35. ARTICLE 124.--The Landrosts, before taking their office, take the following oath before the President and members of the Executive Council:-- "I promise and swear solemnly allegiance to the people and laws of this Republic, and that I shall act in my post and office justly and equitably, without respect of persons, in accordance with the laws and according to the best of my knowledge and conscience; that I will accept present or favour from no man, if I can suppose that this has been made or done with a view to persuade me in favour of the giver or favourer in my judgment or action. Outside of my office as judge that I shall obey according to the law the commands of those placed over me, and in general only consider the maintenance of the law, justice and order, to the furtherance of the prosperity, the welfare and the independence of the land and people." ARTICLE 125.--The members of the jury shall take the following oath before they hold session:-- "I promise and swear solemnly to act in my office as juryman, justly, |
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