Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1839-01-08

ArrcrR 4. DECLARATION ips. AAAsltts
s,n5,,il- General great and essential priIlci-
- .Sf litsrty and free Government may
~ and established we declares
'hai all Ifcemen, when they iorHn
4, -,-;1I compact are eqd6l ia rights; end that
- -. o. tof men, are entitled % excll-
&C. gsDarto public omolumenis o. pElvlle
iron th6 community, but ii consideration q
pobic services
Sfa .. That allpolitical power Is inher-
oarin the people, and AZ free governments are
founded Oh their authority and established ior
theirbenefit; and, therefore, they have at all
times m unahena0le and indeieasible right to
alter o. ab0lish their form d government ~
such manner IS they may think expealent.
SIC. s. The exercise and enjoyment Of
religious ofofsssion and worship, without dis
eri6ination. shall forever be5free to al per-
son6 inlthis State: PROVIDED, That the right
berebVdsclared and establshed shall not be so.
construed as to excuseacts Of RIGHTEOUSNESS,
oritistifg practices inconsistent with the peace
and safety Of the State.
SEC. a No preference shall ever be CIV
on ~ law 10 any religious sect q mode Of
worship.
SIC. 5. That no person shall be molested
for his opinion on any subject whatever, nor
suffer any civil or political incapacity. or ac-
quiteany civil or political advantagein conse-
qucnce 81 such opinions, except III cases pro-
vided for in this Constitution.
SIC. s. Every citizen may freely speak,
write and publish his sentiments on all sub
ieets, being responsible for the abuse Of that
SEE 2. No law shall ever be passed to
ouftail or restrain the liberty of speech or o.
the press.
SEC 8. III an prosecutions or indictments
fof libel, The truth may be given in evidence ;
and If It shall appear to the jury, that the mat
ter charged as libelous is true, and was pub
lshed with good motives and for justifable
ends, The party shall be acquitted; and the
Jury shall have The right to determine the law
and the facts
SEc. 8. That the people shall be secure
imtheif persons, houses, papers, and posses
siOns. 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,
aud the person or thing to be seized, as near
as may be, nor without probable cause,
supported by oath or affirmation.
SEC. 10 Thatinal criminal prosecutions,
the accused hath a right to be heard, by him.
self OF counsel, OF both; to demand the ma
turo ard cause Of the accusation; 10 be con-
fronted BY the witnesses against him; to have
acOmpulsory 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 lie bedepFived of his life; liberty, OF
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 fle
punished, but in virtue of law. established and
promulgated prior 10 the offence, and legally
applied.
SEC. 10. That no person shall, for any in
dictable offence, be proceeded against GRIMM
ally by information, except in cases arising lin
the land or naval forces, or the militia, when
in actual service, or by leave of the court, for
mi5demeanor in Office.
SEC. ID, No person shall, for the same Of
fence be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb,
nor shall any persons property be taken or
applied to public use without the consent of
the Legislature, and without Just compensation
being. first made therefor.
SEc a. 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. Is. That no power of suspending
lawsshall be exercised, except by the Legis-
lature, or its authority.
SEC. l6. That excessive bail shall not be
required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cru
ell punishments inflicted.
SEC. IL. That all prisoners shall before
conviction, be bailable by sufficient securities,
except for capital offences, where the proof i
evident, or the presumption great and the
privilege of thewrit of hGbeGs corpus shall moi
be suspended, unless when in case Of rebel
lion or invasion, the public safety may requrs
it. esstr.s.9
SIC. ls. That the person OF a debtor
when there is not strong presumption offraud
shall not be detained in prison, after dehYerinl
up his estate for the benefit of his creditors
IN such manner as shall be prescribed B.
law M
SIC. ~. No conviction for any offence
shall work corruption OF blood or forfeiture {
estate the Legislature shall pass no bin {
attalnder, er post fdctO law, nor law lmpairln
the obligation OF contracts. E
SEc. 20. Improperly qualification for el
gibllity 70 Office or for the right Of suttrag
shall ever be Eequired by law IN this State.
SEC. % Thattheeitizens have right
apeaeeable manner, TO assemble together I
their common good, and to applyI those yes
ed with the powers Of government, for r
dressof grievances or other proper purpose
bypehtlon, address, OF rcmonstrance.
SIC. %. Every citizen has a right to be
frl Inf. g IS a.
SEC. "a No standing army shall be ke
10 without the consent 81 the Lepislatnr
and the military shah, in all cases, and at
times, Be IN strict subnrdination to the q
SEC 25 That no soldier shall, in time
peace. be quartered in any house, without
consent Of the owner, or intime Of war, /
in manner 70 be prescribed BY law.
SEC. %. That no hereditary emolume1
privileges OK honors shall ever be granted
conferred 10 this State. -
SEC, % Emigration from this State sh
not Ne prohibited, nor shall any free white G
Esnpf this State ever be exiled, under any a
tence whatever ,.5,.
lSnc. -. The right Of trial BY jury 81
remain inviolate,
SIC. %. No person shall Be debarI
from prosecuting or defending any civil cat
ioror against him or herself, before anytril
nal n this State, BY him Or herself Or col
eel % both. 1890
ID. NO person shall ever be appor
Sc q elected 70 any Office IN this State for
eFfnIng good behaviour; but the tenure
ecq shall be FOR some limited period
une ne person appointed OF elected the
@, snail 90 long behave wen.
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