The Arkansas advocate., 1836-01-22

throughout the State. and in each county. in proportion to representation And they shall further have power 10 incorporate one other Banking Institution, calculated to aid and promote the great agricultural interests of the country; and the faith and credit oil the State may be pledged to raise the funds necessary to carry into operation inc two Banks herein specified: Propided, such se- curly can be given by the individual stock holders as will guarantee the State against loss or injury"
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 .W,.. .Hanly, from the committee on .Mis- eeiianeotis subjects, made the following RE- poRT
 A majority of the Miscellaneous commit tee have instructed me to report, that, under l the first report from that committee they re- ported upon those subjects alone whlchcame properly under their province and that they have no amendment to offer this honorable body.
 1.-The Committee of this Convention ap- pointed to take under consideration those sub bects which were to be included under the head of fniscellaneous provisions of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, ask leave 10 Report:
 ARTICLE I.
 The members of the General Assembly, and all officers executive and judicial, be- fore they enter on the duties of their re- spective offices, shall take the following oath or affirmation, to wit l solemnly swear tor affirm, as the case may be,) that will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State Of Arkansas, so long as continue citizen thereof; and that will faithfully discharge, to the best of my abilities, tho duties of
 ,according to law; so help me God.
 Treason against the State shall consist only in levying war against if, or adhering 10 it's enemies, giving them aid and com fort. Nc person shall be convicted of trea- son, unless on the testimony of two witnes- ses 10 the same overt act, or his own con- fession in open court.
 The General Assembly shall pass such laws as they may deem necessary to sup press the evil practice of duelling.
 Laws shall be made to exclude from of- flee and from suffrage, those who shall thereafter be convicted of bribery, perjury, forgery, or other high crimes and misde- meanors. The privilege eff free suffrage shall be supported by laws regulating eIec- tlons, and prohibiting, by adequate penal ties, all undue influence thereon from pow CT, bribery, or by treating, tumult, or other improper conduct.
 No person who denies the being of a God, or future state of rewards and pun ishments, shall hold any office in the civil department of this State, nor be allowed his oath in any court.
 Ministers of the gospel, being by their profession dedicated to God and the care of souls, ought not 10 be diverted from the great duties of their functions therefore, no minister of the gospel, or priest of any denomination whatever, shall be eligible 10 the office of Governor, or 10 a seat in either branch of the General Assembly.
 In all elections by the General Assem- blythe members thereof shall vote viva vo- ce, and the votes shall be entered OH the journals.
 No money shall be drawn from the trea- sury bat in consequence of an appropriation by law; nor shall any appropriations of mo- l ney for the support of an army be made for a longer term than one year; and regular 1 statement and account of tie rseeip:s ai.d expenditures of all public money shall be published with the promulg, .tion of the laws
 It shall be the duty of the General As sembly to regulate by law the cases in which deductions shall be made from the salaries of public officers for neglect O, duty in their official capacities, and the amount of such deduction.
 Absence on business of this State or of the United States, or on visit or necessary private business, shall not cause forfeiture of residence once obtained.
 No member of Congress, nor any person holding any office of profit or trust under the United States, (the office of Postmaster excepied,) or either of them, or any foreign power, shall hold or exercise any office of profit under this State.
 Divorces shall not be granted by the Ge- neral Assembly; but the General Assembly may by law authorise the Circuit Courts 10 grant them, under such restrictions as they may deem expedient
 The General Assembly shall pass no act ol incorporation, unless with the assent of al feast two thirds of the General Assembly.
 No lottery shall be authorised by this State, nor shall the sale of lottery tickets be allowed.
 Internal improvement shall be encoura- ged by the Government of this State, and it shall be the duty of the General Assemhlv