The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1851-04-16
CONSTITUTION
OF TIE
STATEOF OHIO!
TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION
BY AUTHORITY.

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WE. the people Of Tho State OF Ohio
grateful to almighty God fox our freedom, II
secure lis blessings and promote our cummor
welfare, dn es'ahlsh This Constitution.
ARTICLE /.
BILL OF RIGHTS.
Section All men are, by nature, free
and independent, and have certain naiiena
bio rights, among which are those Of ENJOY
ing and defending life and liberty, acquiring
pos essing, and protecting property, and
seeking and oblanging happiness and safety
Sec. 2. All political power is iuheren
IN the people. Government is instituted Go
their equal pro edition and benefit, and they
have the right to a or, relorm, or aboI sh ilit
same, whenever they may deem it neceSsa'
~; nnd no special privileges or immunitic.
Fht.! ever be granted, That may not be alter
ed, revoked, OF repealed by the General As
scmhly.
Sec g. The people have the right to
assemble together, in pcaceable manner, II
consult for their common good; to insnUc
their representatives.; and to peIi,ion TIN
General Assembly for the redress Of gIev
ances.
Sec 4. The people have the right iC
bear arms for their defence and security; bu
standing aImes, in tne Of pence, nro dan
gerons 10 iihcuy, and shall not lie Eep' up
and the military shall be in strict sutogdHn
tinn 10 the civil po"er.
Sec 5 The righi Of ,r.al by jury shul
be ihtioate.
Sec. G. There shall he uo slavery in tdi'
Rnte; nor involuntary sei,IIudc, unless 10
the punlstanent oR crma.
Sc AlI>men have natural and in
delraSible rigut to wursnp A AimEhiy GD'
according 10 the dieaes - her own con
science NJ pris'r sh,! hc compelled tt
attend, erec'. al snPpnt a"y place oi "o'shlp
or niiiutan any farm ot HorSttgp. ap7ns, n'
consent; and 40 preference IN III he gwen
by law, to any religious socetyJ nor siial
any nyin;arieteuce witl the t'ghs OF conscience
he permitted No religions test shall h0 re
qutred, as qualification for Office, nor snaI
Hny person be incompetent to be witnes
gu acc01nt o( his egious belief; but moth
ing heicin shaiI loo construed 10 dispcns
wilIi o4hs and aliimatjuns. Religion, mo
nIiiy, aud Knowledge, however. beng essen
tial 70 good government, it shall be The dat,
of the General Assembly tn PISS suitable
laws, 10 pro,ec' every religious denominatiol
in lie peaceahIe enJpy lnent Of its own mod
Of public woshp, aud 10 encourage schools
and the means Ot instruction.
Sec. 8. Tie privilege ol the wri, Of ha
beas corpus shall not he suspended, unless
in cases of rebellion cr avason, the publ,
safety require it.
Sec. 8. All persons shall he bailablo b!
snliicen' sufeties, except for capital offence
where The proof is evident, or the presump
tion great Excessive hail shall not be re
quired; nor excessive fines imposed; no
cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
See 10. Except in cases of impeach
man, and eases arising in the army and navy
ur in the militia when in actual service il
time OF war or public danger, and in cases q
petit larceny and o!her inferior offences, n
person shall be held to nnSwer for capital
or otherwise infamous crime, unless on pre-
sentiment or indictment Of grand jury
In any trial, in any court, the party nccuse'
shall be allowed TO appear and defend il
person and with counsel; To demand the ma
iure and cause Of the accusation agains
him. and TO have copy thereof; 10 meet tll
witnesses face To face. and 10 have compul
sory process 10 procure the attendance G
witnesses in his behalf, aud speedy publ
trial by an impartial jury Of the county O
disuic!, in which the offence is alleged I
have been comnitiedj nor shall any perso
he compelled, in my criminal case, 70 be
,uist.aea orn;Dst hiuaatf ar I,o ttuirn mt i
jeopardy for the same offence.
Sec. IL. Every citizen may freely speal
write, aud publish his sentiments on a
subjects, being responsible for the abuse (
the right; aud no law shall be passed 10 re
strain or apridge the liberty Of speech, or I
The press. In all criminal prosecution for
bel, the truth may be given in evidence TO Ii
jury, aud if il shall appear to the jury, tht
the matter charged as ibelous is tue, an
was published with good motives, and f
jusii6able ends, the patly shall be ucquittc
Sec. IL. No person shall be iransporte
out Of the State, for any offence committc
within the same; and no conviction shu
work corruption Of blood or forfeiture
estate.
Sec. l3. No soldier shall, in time
pence, be quartered in any house, witho
the consent Of the owner; nor, in time
war, except in the manner prescribed !
law.
Sec. ID. The right Of the people TO |
secure in their persons. houses, papers al
possessions, ,aEainstunrcasonablc searches al
seizures shah not be violated; and no warra
shnll issue, bnt upon probable cause, suppo
ted by oath or affirmation, particularly d
scribipg The place 10 be searched, and Il
petsop aud things to bs seized.
Sec. 10. No person Ahal be imp,son,
for debt ~ any civil action, on mesne or fin
process, unless in cases Of fraud.
Sec. 10. All courts shall be open, al