At an election held for district constable in district 15 of this county the following ‘heavy vote’ was polled:

James MURDAUGH …… 2 votes
Thomas RUFFIN ……. 1 vote

District 15 being one of the largest in the county, it can readily seen how the franchise law operates.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 12 Jan. 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.