Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1838-11-20

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.4fs 1. DECLARATION 81 hlanzs.
THAT ne general great and essential pT'nci
nles Of liberty ana nee ~
-s~sorized and e
rhat al ireemen, Wllen ts
co1n q. are equa ia rights aIia I1as
~ of men, are entitled % eAeies
~ Sc nuhlic enolunents Or pfigis
community, bnl % ccnsiQ q
pubfc services.
src. 3. That al political power s Ahsf
ent il the people, and all re $500. ~ Is
$500 ~ their authority and eiansh
sf-;-5, snd therefore. they have AZ
fmes n, ,tnaiienable and Indelea nie
-i1sg - abolish their FORM q government e
49, 1,snnar AZ they may think expedient
90 ME exercise and enjoyment q
.si;,.;srs ,roiTs sion and worship, without as
'S;nat;on. shall forever be .fea g Ell per-
81 frs State: Pr0ride THAT tle right
$500 declared and established fhalinol oeeo
~enSf-r,ad as to excuse acts oi licenilQQs1e
- ;ratily Dractices inconsI tsnt with the peace
I'd easty Of the State
svc. a No preference shal ever be CIV
en ~ law to any religious sect Or mode o.
worship.
SEs. s, That no person shall be nolested
Cor hia opinion on any subject whatever, nor
snlTar any civil or political incapaclty. OF ac-
onire anv civil or political advantagein conse-
6uanee Of such opinions, exceptin cases pro-
Vided for in this Constitution.
Src. 6. Every citizen may freely speak,
write. and publish his sentiments on al subs
iocte. being responsible for the abuse Of that
liberty.
SIC. z. No law shall ever Be passed 70
curtafl or restrain the liberty Of speech Or q
the press.
SEC. 8. In all prosecutions or indictments
Tor libel, the truth may begiven 10 evidence ;
and II Il shall appear to- the jury, that Tie mat
ter charged as libellous is true, and was pub
lished with good motives and for jusiifable
ends the party shall be acquitted; and he
Jury shall have the right to determine the law
and the facts.
SEC. Q. That the people shall be secure
IN their persons, houses, papers, and posses
gions, from unreasonable seizures and search
es and that no 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 70 be seized, as near
as may be, nor without probable cause,
supported BY oath or affirmation.
SEC. 10 Thatinal 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 10 be con-
fronted by the witnesses against hius Is have
a compulsory process for obtaining Witnes Is
in his favor; and IN all prosecutions By indict-
ment or informations, 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. Of
property, but by due course of law.
SIC. IL. 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 to the offence, and legally
applied.
SIC II. That no person shall for any In
dictable offence, be proceeded against Grimm
ally by information, except IN cases arising iii
the land or naval forces or the militia, when
IN actualservice, or by leave Of the court, ior
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 d
applied to public use without the consent o
the Legislature, and without just compensation
being first made therefor.
SEC. IA. That al courts shall be open, anC
every person for an injury done him m Iii.
lands, goods, person orreputation, shall have
remedy by due course of law, and right anC
justice administered without sale, denial or de
lay.
SEC. 10. That no power Of suspendins
laws shall be exercised, except BY the I,egis
Iature, or its authority.
SEC. is. That excessive bail shall not b
required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cru
el punishments inflicted.
SEC. IL. That al prisoners shah belor,
conviction, be bailable BY sufficient securities
except for capital offences, where the proof i
evident, or the presumption great aid th
privilege Of the writ of haJeas corpus SHAH ia
be suspended, unless when IN Gaze 81 rebel
hon or invasion, the public safety mas reqnif
il.
SIC. Is. That the person 81 dehto
when there g not strong pres sumption Of frauI
shall not be detained in prison, after deliverir
up bis estate for the benefit Of lis creditor
a such manner as shall Be prescribed
law.
SEc. l9. No conviction fo any oianc
shalwork corruption Of blood 81 forfeiture
estate: the Legislature shah pass no bill
attainder, &c post facf0 law, nor law iripaira
the obligation Of contracts.
SIC. 20. Noproperty qualification 81 &
gibility % Office 81 f0r The RIGHT s. suiiae
ahoi ever be required hy law 81 this State
SEc o. That the citizens hav6a ght
q peacoable manner, % assemble together
their common good, md to apply % those ~
ed with the powers % government. fof
dress Of grievances OF other proper pnrpos
bVpetition, address, or remonstranee.
6Ec. %. Every citizen has right q b
arms in defence Of himself and Of Tie Sta
SIC. "a No standing army shall Be h
up without the consent Of the Legislatm
and the military shall, 81 an cases, and az
times, be ID strict subordination ca tic q
power.
SEC. .. That no soldier shan In tims
peace, be quartered many house. without
consent Of the owner, 81 il time 81 war;
in manner to be prescribed BY law.
SRc %. Thatno hereditary emol1mel
privileges or honors shan ever Be granted
conferred in this State
SEc. 27. Emigration from this State
not be prohibited, nor shah any free white e
zenof this State ever be exiled, under any +
tence whatever.
SEC g. The right Of trial 81 jury q
remain inyiolate.
SEC. %. No person shall Be- debar
from prosecuting Or defending any cifiI cal
for or against himor herself before 1y Isl
nal IN this Stale. BY him 81 heEe 81 co
sci, or both
SEC. so. No person shallever Be afpc
ed o elected 70 any ofioein this State oI
oroulng good behaviour but tho tenure