The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-04-10
ARTICLE I.
BILLpF RIGHTS.

ARTIcLEL
| Bill pF RiGHTs. fs .fts-
| SgcTIoy l. All men nre by nature free and In.
Idependent, and lnsvs certain inaensbe rigbtsga-
n4oug which are those uf enjoying and dele0diuR
Ile aud liberty, acquiring possessing and protect
ing property, and seeking and obtaining happi-
ness and safety .-''sff
SIC. 2 All political power is inherent in the
IPeoPle. GOverI.ncnt is Instituted for their equal
protection and benefit; and The, have the right 10
aier reform or abolish the same whenever they
may deem u necessary; and no special privileges
or immunties sltlI ever he granted that may not
beaItercd. revoked or repealed by The General
Assembly sa2
| SEC 8. The people have The right to assemble
together, in Peacedble manner. 10 consult for
their common geod tn instruct their representa-
uVes aud TO petition lie General Assembly for the
re,r' s. grievances.
/ Sac. 4. The people have a right to bear arms
or tleir de'ence and security but standing armies,
/ ~ iiinc "i peace. are dangerous 10 liberty, and
shah not be kept up; and The military shall be in
strict subnnlinatipH fDlthe civil power.
SIC. 3. The rightof trial by jury shall be ingi.
olae. -gt
Sac G. There shall lie no slavery in this State;
nor involuntary scryitude, unless iOr The punish.
nlent Of crime .t
hEc. 7. Al mon have natural and indefeasi-
bic right !" worship Almighty God according to
shall be compelled TO attend, erect or support any
place OF worship maintain amy form Of worship,
h2Iinsl his consent: and no preference shall be
given lay law IL any religions society; nor shall
ANY Interference with the rights of conscience be
lpelml.led. No religious test shall be required as
10 Qualification for office. shall any person be
incompetent 10 be o witness on account Of his re-
Iigpls belief; but uoihng herein shall be constTu-
led to dispense with oatIs and afliirrnations. Re-
lIsion. morality aud knowledge however, being
essential 10 good government. Il shall be the duty
of the General Assembly TO pass suitable laws TO
protect every rrligiuus denomination in the peace
able enjoyment OF its own mode OF public wor
ship, aud 10 encourage schools, and the means Of
instruction.
SEc. 3. The privilege Of the writ Of ha6eas
eorpus shall not be suspended. unless in of
, rebellion or invasion the public sheiy require it.
SIC. All persons shall be bailable by suffi-
cient srretes, except for capitol oifenses. where
, the proof . evident, or tbs presnmpiio1 great.
Excessive bail shall not be required; nor excessive
fines imposed; nor cruel and unusual punishments
inflicted.
j SIC TO- Except in cases ofimpeachment and
cases arising in the army and navy, in the milf
tia, when in actual seryice in tune of war. or pub
lie DANCE and in Of petit larceny and other
luieriur offences. person shall be held to
= swer Tor capital otherwise infamous crime,
unless on presrntmeut or indictment ola grand
shall be allowed to appear aud defend in person
a aud with COUNSEL; 10 demand the nature and cause
y oil the accusation against him, and to have a copy
thereof 10 meet the witnesses face to face and To
= have compulsory process 10 procure the atten-
dance OF witnesses in his behalf and speedy pub
n lie trial by an impartial jury Of the county dis
90 trlct NJ which the offence is alleged to have been
, eommitted; nor shall any person be compelled. in
~ any criminal case 10 be witness against himself.
Or be twice put in Jeopardy iOr tie same offence
, SEC IL. Every citizen may freely speak.
write, and publish his sentiments all subjects,
at being responsible Tor the abuse Of the right; and
ed no law shall be passed to restrain or abrdge the
- liberty oi speech ar Of the press In all criminal
y prosecutions for libel the truth may be given in
IL evidence to the Iry and il it shall appear the
,s Jury that the matter charged libelous is true,
re and published with good motives and for JUS
II tiiabe ends, the party shal be acquitted.
= SEC. II. No person shall be transported out of
the State. for any offence committed within the
of same; and no conviction shall work corruption of
blood, or forfeiture of estate.
SEC. 10 No soldier shall, in time Of peace, be
n quartered in any house, without the consent Of
re the owner; nor, in time OF war, except in the
". manner prescribed by law.
he SEC IA The right Of the people to be secure
, in their persons, houses. papers, aud possessions
" against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall
or upon probable caisr, supported by oath air.
o nation. particularly describing the place to be
mo- searched. and the person AMI things to be seize
ny SEC l5 No person slall be imprisoned for
me debt in aAy civil aclon OIL nesue or final process,
the unless in cases Of fraud.
the SEc l6 Al courts shall be open, and every
f person for an injury doue him in his land. goods
-, person or reputation shall have remedy by due
''' course of law: and Justice administered without
ld- denial or delay. .. #... ...
lis SEC H. No hereditary ernoluments ionors OF
.as privileges shall ever be granted conferred by
al this State. sF
M az SEC. 10. No power oc suspending laws shall
vi ever be exercised except by the General Assem-
ed bly,.
G SEC. 10. Private property shall ever be held
:; invioate. but subservien, To the public welfare
w When taken in time Of war or other public exi
III gency imperat vely requiring its immediate seiz
uTe, or for the purpose of making or repairing
roads, which shall be open 10 the public, withou
as charge, acolnprnsaon shall be made to the owne
nat in money; and IN all other cases, where private
nc property shall be taken for public use, cumpen
40 ston therefore shall first be made in money, o.
u.s. first secured by deposite OF money; and sucl
I've compensation shall he assessed bya Jury, Within
nd deduction lor benefits TO any property OF the ow
re ner ~ a.
SIC. 20. This enumeration of rights shall no
ull be construed TO impair deny others retained b!
d Ne Veope' dtu All poWeTsT uot heISiu uSieEH'Ou
or remain with the people.
ARTlCLEU
LEGISLATIVE.
AT SEcrioS |. The Legislative power ofthis Stat
lns. shall he vested in General Assembly. whici
IA shall consist Of Senate aud House Of Representa-
,oro ltives.
''' SEc. .. Senators and representatives shall bt
are elected benniully by the electors in the respec
tive counties or districts on the second TUESDAY
of October their term ofoffice shall commence OF
mis- The first lny of Junulry next thereafter, and con
,od Time twu years.
''' G. g. Senators and representatives. shall have
nay resided in their respective counties. or districts
one wear next preceding their election, nness the,
,ces shall have been absent the public business o
IN ,Le United State, or Of this State
49, SEC. L. No person holding Office under tn
authority of the United States or any lucrative OF
fee nnder the authority Of this State, shall be eli
" oble TO- or have seat in, the Genernl Assembly