...an equal division, have a casting voice in their decisions, but not vote on any other occasion. And in case of the impeachment of the Governor, or his...death, resignation, or absence from the State, the Lieutenant-Governor shall exercise all the power and authority appertaining to the office of Governor,...

...work more secure. The 17th, being the next section after that I have already quoted, declares that, " In case of the impeachment of the governor, or his removal from office, death, inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, resignation, or absence from the State,...

...present state of things ceases and a new state of things commences. The Constitution of the State says: "In case of the impeachment of the Governor, or his removal from office by death, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of said office, resignation or absence from...