Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-09-04

On Thursday, 4 resolution was duopleu'
without much debate, that COMMITTEE
be appointed by ballot 10 draft ConstEu-
ten and report i to the Convention, 10 con,
sist OF three members from each County.
The remainder oil the day was occupied IN
bailotinc for the Committee. The follow
ing IS the rcsultofthe ballot -
Ba,tford Countu-Sy,vester "ells, IL
notify Pitkip, Elisha Phelps. .,
Ncr-Haven-Wm. Bristol, n. Smith,
VIM Todd.
.Ne,c-L ondon-Mcses Warren, Amasa
Learned, James Lanman.
FGirfeH--Pierpon. Edwards, James o'e-
vens, Gideon fomlinson..
Windhnm-Peter Webb, George Learn
ed, Edmund Freeman.
Liteifeil-John WEIGH, Augustus fetti-
bone, Orange Merwin. ny -,
Mddleer-Jushua Storr, VIM hunger
ford. Thomas Lyman. ,,..,.
Tolldnd-- Daniel Burrows, Asa Wiley,
John s Peters.
There is one federaIist from each county,
eybect Fairfeld-I7 democrats and led
eralist.
On Friday, system OF Rules was report
cd and with some amendments, adopted.
A preamble and bill OF rights were also
reported, and 800 copies ordered TO De
printed. The following isa copy OF TINS
report
The committee to whom was referred the
subject Of drafting Constitution to be SUD-
mitled TO the consideration of the Conven-
ton begleave TO report in part-the follow
ing preamble and Bill OF rights.
PiERPONT EDWARDS, Chairman.
PREAMBLE.
The people Of Connecticut acknowledge
ing with gratitude the good Providence OF
God in having permitted them to enjoy a
free government. do. in order more eftectu-
ally TO define, secure, and perpetuate the
liberties, rights and privileges which they
have derived from their ancestors, hereby,
after careful consideration and revision,
ordain and establish the following Constl-
tuition and form Jf civil government
ARTICLE. !.
DECLARATION OF RIGHTS.
That the general, great, and essential
principles OF Liberty and free government
may be recognized and established
WE DECLARE,
Sec. I. That all men when they form
social compact, are equal in rights; and
that no man, or set of men, are entitled 20
exclusive separate public emoluments or
privileges from the community.
Sec. 9. That all political mower is inner
ent in the people, and all free governments
are founded on their authority, and institu-
ted for their benefit and that they have
at all times IN undrniable and indefeasible
right to alter their form Of government in
such manner as they may think expedient:.
Sec. g. The exercise and enjoyment OF
religious profession and worship, without
discrimination, shall forever be free TO al
persons in this State, provided that the
right hereby declared and established, shall
not be so construed as to excuse acts of IL
centiousness, or TO justify practices incon-
sistent with the peace and safety OF the
State
Sec. 4. No preference shall he given by
law, to any religious sect or mode OF wor-
ship.
Sec. s. No person shall be molested for
his opinion on any subject whatever, nor
suffer any civil or political ncapacity, or
acquire any civil or political advantage,
in consequence OF such opinions, except in
cases provided for in this Constitution.
Sec. 6. Every citizen may freely speak,
write, and publish his sentiments on all
subjects, being responsible for the Use Of
that liberty.
Sec. Z. 40 law shall ever be passed TO
curtail or restrain the liberty Of speech, or
of the press.
Sec. 8. In all prosecutions or indictments
for libels, the truth may DC given in evil
dence and the jury sha Il have the right to
determine the law and the facts, under the
direction of the Court.
Sec. 9. The people shall be secure in
their persons, houses, papers and posses
sion, from unreasonable searches or sell
cures and no warrant to search any place,
or to seize any person or things, shall issue
without describing them as nearly as may
be. nc without probable cause, supported
by oltn or affirmation.
Sec. 10. In all criminal prosecutions the
accused hath a right 10 be heard by him.
self and by counsel to demand the nature
and cause OF Inc accusation 10 be contron-
led By the witness against him; TO have
compulsory process to Obtain witnesses in
his favor and in all prosecutions by in
dic:nent or information, speedy, public
trial by an impartial Jury. He cannot be
compelled 10 give evidence against himself
nor be deprived OF lie, liberty, or proper
ty, but by due course of law.
Sec. IL. No person shall be accused,
arrested, or detained, except in cases as
ceriained by law, and according to forms
which the same has prescribed and no
person shall be punished but IN virtue OF
law established and promulgated prior TO
The offence and legally applied. -,
Sec l2. The property OF no person shall
be taken for public use, without just COM
pensation therefore.
Sec. 10. All courts shall be open, and
every person, for any injury done him in his
lands, goods, person or reputation, shall
have remedy. by dne course Of law, and