In re Meakins

WHITSON, District Judge.

This matter arises upon the petition of Joseph Meakins to become a citizen of the United States. At the time fixed for the hearing, pursuant to notice duly given, the petitioner appeared with his witnesses. Upon examination his moral character and residence were established by competent proof. As to the existence of the Constitution of the United States, the reason for its adoption, the organization of the government, the causes which led to it, the methods provided for the enactment and enforcement of the laws, and the rights, prerogatives, and duties of citizenship,…