The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-11-19
New Consultation OF Louisiana.

The people of louisiana having ratified their
new constitution, avail ourselves OF notice of
the fundamental changes from its old constitution
which we find in the New York Courier and En-.
quirr: IT,. 30 a. 4.s 90 .... r&
lat. In the old constitution the reprcsen taton il
according to the white population; the change
makes II according to the whole population.
81. The old constitution required an unin ter
rupted residence within the State for two years as
necessary to acquiring the right to vote; the new
constitution requires one year only.
Sd. Under the old constitution nnturalixed citi
gems could not vote in Louisiana until they resi-
ded there two years AFTER naturalisation; the
new permits them to vote upon their natura!iza
ton if they have resided in the State for two years
before. ~. ...st .s...s,f .7-sftE ..a,, a.. . n
4th. The old constitution gives but ono legisla-
tive session in two years; the new constitution
provides for annual sessions Of the Legislature.
9th. The old constitution gives the appointment
Of judgesto the Governor; the new constitution
gives the choice to the people, and limits their
term of office to ten years, to 60 ont at the end
Of every two years. Formerly the supreme court
consisted of four judges; now it 10 composed Of a
chief justice and four assistants. a+s 4 rget
9th. The old cons itution allows to no incorpo-
ration legal existence for longer period than
twenty years; tho new contains no such restrc
tions. and therefore the Legislature may fix any
time for their duration SID. H. ...ar. r.s..f
In addition to these changes, We find some other
matters worthy Of note, in reference to which wo
are ignorant of the provisions of the old constitu.
The Governor holds his Office for four years; has
power to rcprievc, but not to pardon, except with
the consent of the Senate. 4 ......1"." tIf
In cases of treason he may grant reprieves until
the end of the next session Of the General Assem-
bly,, in which the power Of pnrdonng shall be
vested. ..afr
In all elections by the Senate and House of Re-
personalities. jointly or separately the vote shall
be given riua cocs. e.. ~ ..' '"0...
Aar. ITO. No liability shall be contracted by the
State as above mentioned, unless the same be au.
thorized by some law for some single object or
work, TO be distinctly specified therein, which
shall be passed by n majority of the members
elected to both Houses Of the General Assembly
and the aggregate amount OF debts and liza biiities
incurIe cd under this and the preceding article shall
never al any one time exceed the sum Of eight
millions Of dollars. ...'. ....., .....I.
Ar. Ill. Whenever the Legislature shall con .
tract a debt exceeding in amount the sum OF one
hundred thousand dollars unleas in case of war
to repel invasion or suppress insurrection, they
snail the Inv creating the debt provide adequate
ways and means for the payment Of thc current
interest and Of the principal when the same shall
become due. ...M, ... . .....-..-.r. s..... 81
And the said law shall be irrcpeaIable until
principal and interest IRE fully paid and die
charged, unless the repeating law contain some
| other adequate provision for the payment of prin-
cipal and interest OF the debt. ........-....r
Art ia. No divorce sball be granted by the
Legislature. ..-.e.... ...,..,., .l.,r. IA
KRT 100 In case Of insolvency Of any bank or
ban king institution, the bholdeTs thereof shall be
entitled 10 Preference in poynsnt all other cred
ifors Of such bank or associations. tt.- 5sN