_In the different states, are chosen as follows:_
New Hampshire, annually, in March, by the people.
Massachusetts, annually, in April, by the people.
Maine, annually, in January, by the people.
Rhode Island, annually, by the people, though this state retains its
original charter of 1663.
Connecticut, annually, in April, by the people.
Vermont, annually, in September, by the people.
New York, once in three years, in April, by the people.
New Jersey, annually, by the council and assembly.
Pennsylvania, once in three years, in October, by the people.
Delaware, once in three years, in October, by the people.
Maryland, annually, in December, by the general assembly.
Virginia, annually, by joint ballot of the general assembly.