[On the 25th of February, 1871, the court, after hearing the evidence, delivered the following opinion.]
MCCLURE, C.J.
The court are unanimously of opinion that the evidence presented in this case shows that the respondent qualified and entered upon the discharge of his duties within the time prescribed in the schedule. The fact of election of respondent being conceded, the only thing at issue in the case is established. It is therefore considered that the respondent have and use and exercise the rights, privileges and franchises of the office of Lieutenant Governor of the State of Arkansas, and that he be allowed his costs in this behalf expended.