Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-12-11

That the gene 81, ~ 49,, s,,.s~.s,,-,s 80,
e.oe,sized and established. we declares:
g.. That all ireemen, when they form
-; connect, are equal in rights; and that
- T,an. Orsstof men, are entitled % exclu-
I've. separate public emcluments or privileges
from the community, but in consideration Of
public services.
Sc. 3. That an political power is inher-
ent IN the people, and all free governments are
founded on their authority and established TOT
their benefit. and, therefore, they have at all
timasan unaienable and mdeteasible right TO
alter or abolish their form OF government IN
such manner as they may think expedlent.
Sc "a The exercise and enjoyment OF
RELIGIOUS profession and worship, without dis
cr;4ination. shall forever be free to all per-
sons in this State; Provided, That the right
hereby declared and established shall not be so
construed as to excuse acts of RIGHTEOUSNESS,
or Justify practices inconsistent with the peace
and safety of the State.
SEC. A. No preference shall ever be Civ
en by law to any religious sect or mode of
worship.
SEC. 8. That no person shall be molested
Tor his opinion on any subject whatever, nor
suffer any civil or political incapacity, or ac-
quire any civil or political advantage in cOnse-
Quence Of such opinions, except in cases pro-
vided for in this Constitution.
SEC. 6. Every citizen may freely speak,
write, and publish his sentiments on all sub
iects, being responsible for the abuse of that
liberty.
SEC. 7. No 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 libel, the truth may be given in evidence !;
and if it shall appear to the jury, that the mat
ter charged as libellous is true, and was pub
Iished with good motives and for iustifable
ends, the party shall be acquitted; and the
jury shall have the right to determine the law
and the facts.
SEC. o. That the people shall be secure
in their persons, houses, papers, and posses
sions, from unreasonable seizures and search
es; and thatnO warrant to search any place,
or to seize any person or things, shall issue
without describing the place to be searched,
and the person or thing to be seized, as near
as may be, nor without probable cause,
supported by oath or affirmation.
SEC. 10 Thatin all criminal prosecutions,
the accused hath right to be heard, by him
self or counsel, or both to demand the ma
ture and cause of the accusation; TO be con-
fronted by the witnesses against him; to have
a compulsory process for obtaining witnesses
in his favor and in all prosecutions by indict-
ment or informatiOns, a speedy and public trial
by an impartial jury of the county where the
offence was committed that he cannot be
compelled to give evidence against himself,
nor can he be deprived Of his life; liberty, or
property, but by due course of law.
SEC. III. No person shall be accused, ar
rested or detained, except in cases ascertained
by law, and according to the form which the
same has prescribed and no person shall fe
punished, but in virtue of law established and
promulgated prior 10 the offence, and legally
applied.
SEC. II. That no person shall, for any in
dictable offence, be proceeded against GRIMM
,aIyby information, except in cases arising Fin
the land or naval forces, or the militia, when
in actual service, or by leave of the court, for
misdemeanor in Office.
SEC. Is. No person shall, for the same Of
fence be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb,
nor shall any persons property be taken OF
applied to public use without the consent Of
the Legislature, and without just compensation
being first made therefor.
SEC. Ia. That all courts shall be open, and
every person for an injury done him in his
lands, goods, person or reputation, shall have
remedy by due course of law, and right and
justice administered without sale, denial or de.
lay.
SEC. 10. That no power Of suspendine
laws shall be exercised, except by the Legis.
lature, or its authority.
SEC. l6. That excessive bail shall not b.
required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cru
eel punishments inflicted.
SEC. IL. That all prisoners shall before
conviction, be bailable by sufficient securities
except for capital offences, where the proof il
evident, or the presumption great; and thu
privilege of the writ of hGbedS corpus shall no
BE suspended, unless when in case Of rebel
lion or invasion, the public safety may requir
It.
SEC. Is. That the person of a debtor
when there is not strong presumption offrauC
shall not be detained in prison, after delverin
up his estate for the benefit of his creditor
in such manner as shall be prescribed b
law.
SEC. 49, No conviction for any offenc
shall work corruption Of blood or forfeiture
estate the Legislature shall pass no bill
attainder, &c post factO law, nor law impairiu
the obligation OF contracts.
SEC. 20. No property qualification for e.
gibility to Office or for the right of sutfrag
shall ever be required by law in this State.
SEC. %. That the citizens have right
a peaceable manner, to assemble together
their common good, and to apply to those Vef
ed with the powers of government for I
dress of grievances OF other proper purpose
bypettion, address, or Femonstrance.
SIC. %. Every citizen has right to be
arms in defence of himself and of the Sta
SEC. "a. No standing army shall be Ike
up without the consent Of the Legislator
and the military shall, in all cases, and at
times, be in strict subordination TO the ci
power.
SEc 25. That no soldier shall, in time
peace, be quartered in any house, without
consentof the owner, or in time of war,
IN manner to be prescribed by law.
SEc % That no hereditary emolumeT
privileges OF honors shall ever be granted
Conferred IN this State.
SIC. N, Emigration from this State ST
not be prohibited, nor shall any free white c
zenof this State ever be exiled, under any p
tence whatever
SEC. q. The right of trial by jury 81
remain inviolate.
SIC. %. No person shall be debar
from prosecuting or defending any civil car
Tor or against him or herself before any tril
nal in this State, by him Or herself or COZ
sell or both.
SEC. 80. No person shall ever be appoi
ed or elected to any Oficein this State for
or during good behaviour but the tenure
elloiIices shah be for some limited period
hme,if the person appointed OF elected the
To- shall 50 long behave well.
Conference.-The guard against transgr
SONS Of the powers herein delegated, zoe