Pace v. People ex rel. McMeen

This was an information in the nature of a quo warranto, on the relation of Joseph D. McMeen, brought for the purpose of ousting the appellant, Pace, from the office of County Superintendent of Schools in the county of Jefferson. It appears from the record that on the 23d day of June, 1868, Pace, being then the lawful incumbent of said office, and being also a candidate for the office of circuit clerk, presented to the county court, in session on that day, the following paper:

“ To the Honorable County Court of Jefferson county, Illinois:

“ The undersigned hereby tenders his resignation as…