New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-12
Constitutional Reform in Illinois.

The draft Of new Constitution for this State pre-
pared by the Convention held al Springfield during
the last Summer, viii be submitted 70 the people
for approval on the first Monday OF March next
The Convention appear TO have Proilted by the
discussions which constitutional Science has re-
Gently received IN our own and other States, and
also BY the experiences Of their own constituency.
Their deliberations seem 10 have been character
lied by singular bodness and independence, and
the result Of their labors IS highly credtnbe 70 their
patriotism and to their foresight
Among the more important provisions OF the new
Constitution we notice the following OF which.
however, are not entitled 10 unqualified spproba-
ton
ErecaalUe Deparimenf.-The people have the
choice Of 8 Governor. Lieut.. Governor Secretary
Of State, Treasurer and Auditor Of Poblic Ac-
counts.
L<gislatsre Dep0rfmenf-The Sessions OF the
Legislature are JiSnndl The members receive
g day for the first 42days OF the session, and II
day thereafter, and are ineligible 70 any Office
which may be conferred by the Governor or Gener-
nj Assembly, during the time for which they are
elected and one year thereafter
Bills providing for the pay Of members and sal
aries Of officers to contain other provisions.
The General Assembly cannot authorize any
lotteries nor revive nor extend the charter Of the
State Bank nor Of any other bank.
1t cannot authorize by private or special law, the
sale of any lands or other real estate, belonging 10
whole or in part TO individuals
Each General Assembly is 70 make apprOpria-
tons for the expenses Of the Government until the
adjournment OF the next regular session-such sp-
preparations not to exceed the revenue for the same
period, and not to be increased diminished ex-
cept by g two thirds vote.
Tho General Assembly is prohibited from Dor
rowing money, unless in cases OF invasion. lnsur-
recti0n or war, without submitting The iGc author
i=Hg The loan, and prOridisg for rs payment 10 the
people at least three months before they are 70 vote
upon it.
The credit OF the State is not 10 be given 10 aid
Of any individual corporation or association
All contracts for fuel stationery and other neces'
saries for carrying out the operations OF Govern
ment are to be given to the lowest bidder.
Judiciary DeDdrfmenf.-These duties devolve on
Supreme Court of three Judges, Circuit Court
Of nine Judges, County Courts, Justices Courts,
and the privilege Of Municipal Courts.
For the first election Of Supreme Court Judges,
the State is divided into three districts in each Of
which the electors choose one Judge The Gene.
raj Assembly will hereafter determine whether
they shall thereafter be elected in this way or by
general ticket They hold their office for nine
years. Salaries, $1,000.
The State is divided intonine Judicial Circuits in
each OF which the qualified electors choose Cir
cult udge who holds his seat for six years. and
ceives 81 900 per annum.
The County Judge is chosen by the electors Of
the County for four years-compensati to be fixed
BY the General Assembly. The County Judge is
trusted with all matters Of probate.
The Offices Of Surrogate and attorney General
0re abolished
Miscellaneous provisions All laws creating cor
porations NOT possessing banking pocers. are to be
general
The creation OF any State Banks is prohibited.
The State may not become interested in any corpo-
ration or association for banking purposes All
acts authorizing corporations or associations with
banking powers shall take effect only upon me ap-
i 81 he. at lon, gf
some general election and all stockholders in any
such corporation are to be liable for the debts Of
the same to the extent Of the amount OF the value
of their shares in such corporation.
Two propositions are to be submitted separately.
to the people The first restricts the immigration
and introduction. under any circumstances. OF free
negroes into the State. The second provides for
the imposition Of two mills on the dollars worth OF
property in the State to be applied In discharging
the Internal Improvement debt, which is now about
s6,245,3s0, and which such a tax il is expected
will pay off in - years.
The Convention opened its session on the 9TH
day OF June last and closed on the 3st day OF
August following, Hon. Newton Cloud, of Morgan
presiding Jour Commerce,
rT BY reference to the list vi deaths, will be
noticed the name of Benjamin w. Bacon, son Of
Rev. Dr. Bacon of this city In the death OF this
young man, the family and large circle of friends
suffer sore bereavement He was the Oldest son
Of DR.. Bacon, young man OF high ability and
promise and was graduted at Yale College last
Fall His health vigorous until his senior year
when symptoms Of pulmonary affection showed
themselves which have finally carried him OH
st the early age Of twenty years.
New Haven Journal, 10th.
NEWSPAPER PosrAsE.-The Legislature OF Ohio
has adopted without dssentlent voice, resolution re-
Quesag the Delegation from that State in Congress To
vote Tor an amendment 10 the Post Office Law which
shall permit newspapers 10 IN the mails free Of postage
icauon.
~ We regret 70 learn Of the sudden death OF
Chester b. Evans Esq late Of this place caused by bleed
ug at the lungs r. had been engaged the lDe OF
the Hudson River Railroad. where he died His death
Will be deeply anented In this community where he was
! beat known. Elmra Republican.