Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1852-02-21


: The Glowing is the new Constitution. as pro.
) iuulgaisd on tie 18th ia The Mpareur, in ririus
# she powers delegated by the French people ID
Louis Napoleon Bonapade, by the vote Of the
20lh an 6ls Of Drcenbsr, ISL:
~'fbe President of The Republic. considering
that he French people has been called 10 pro-
noanee on the allowing resolution, viz: .fhe
people wishes The msinlenasee Of The authority
of Loui. Napoleon Boaaparte. aud gives him The
necessary powers 10 make Constitution on The
basis established ia his proclamation Of the End
December considering that the basis proposed
ior the accePtace Of The people were
II. 4 responsible Chief nlmrd f5r ten years;
''.. Ministers dependent on Inc Executive
Power alone;
.. 4 Council Of sisie formed Of the most
Distinguished nea, preparing lhs laws and main
tanning the discussion on them in the legislative
corps;
II. A Legislative Cofrs. discussing and 70.
ling The lass. named - universal suffrage,
without the sciuiiH de Isle, which ialsd-s The
election;
70. A second Assembly, formed Of all the
distinguished men Of the country, a balancing
bower, guardian Of the Fundamental pacl.and Of
The public interests and considering thai The
people have answefed aiiimaiisely by 100000
suifsges, be promllgaies the Constitution, the
tenor oi which is Al follows:
"SEcrIoN 1.
"Ar. !. The Constitution recognizes. con.
hfins, and guarantees the great principles pro
claimed IN 1880. and which form the basis Of
the public rights Of the French people.
SECTION 2-foRa on THE GOVERNMENT or rnE
REFuBLc.
'ArI. 2. The Government Of the French Re.
public is intrused to Prince Louis Napoleon b..
napafie. actual President Of the Republic, for
ten Years.
"An. 3 The President Of the Republic gov.
ems ny means Of the Ministers, The Council OF
State, the Senate AID the Legislative body.
"Aft. 4. The Legislative power IS exercised
collectively by The President of The Republic, The
Senate and The Legislative body.
SECTION 3--or THE PRESIDENT or rnn RE.
PUBL,c.
"Ari. 0. The President Of the Republic is re- |
'ponsible 70 The French people, to whom he has
alwaysa right % appeal
"AH. 0. The President Of the RepublIc /. the
Chief Of the Stale. lie commands the land and
sea iorces, declares war. concludes treaties Of
peace, political and commercial alliances. and
makes the rules and DEGREES for the execution oil
The laws.
Art 4 Justice is rendered in his name.
Art. .. lie alone has the initiative Of the |
laws.
"Art. Q. liz has thu right 10 pardon.
Art ~. lie sanctions and promulsates the
laws and tho Seaafns- Coasuiies.
AR. | I. LIE presents the state of affairs Of
me Republic every year 10 The Senate ana Leg.
islaiiye body BY 4 message.
Art IL. he has right 10 declare The slate
OF siege IN one o. several departments on The
condition Of referring 10 The Senate with The
shortest delay. Tho consequences Of The state
q siege are regulated by The law.
AT. ~ The Ministers depend solely on the
Chief q the State, Each Ii responsible onIy as
far a. the acts Of The Govcrnme ii regard him.
There is.no solidarity between them. They can
only be impeached (mis en- accusation) by the
Senate.
"Ari. IA. The Ministers, members of the
Senate. The Legislative body and the Council Of
STATE, the oiilcers Of the land and sea forces. The
Magistrates, aud the'pubic flnctionares, take the
following oath:
Y swear obedience TO The Constitution and Il.
deity 10 be President.
Ar. -. Scaatas Consulus fixes the sum
allowed annually to the President &c The Repub-
nc iori he entire duration IT his functions
"Art 10. Should the President Of tia Renub-
lie die belurc The expiration of his office imam.
da'') ne Senate eonsokes the naiicn 10 proceed
TO new election.
ART N The Chief Of the State has RIGHT
~ secret act asposiied in The archives Of he
oiale 70 point out 70 The people the name DC the eli
zen ne recommends ia The interest Of France
70 !. the confidence Of the people and is sui.
Irages.
Ar. IS. Until the election of The new Pres.
ident u the Republic, ,hc President uf The SEN
ate governs with The concurrence Of tile Minis,
ers 10 ulllce, who form themselves into Gov.
eminent Cosnci!, and deliberate BY majority or
votes
"SEcrIoN 4--or THE SENATE.
Art. TO- The number Of The Senators can.
no, exceed $50. Il is fixed at so for he first
year.
"Art. 90. The Senate Is composed Isl, Of the
afdinals, Marshals, AdmiAls 2nd, Of the cit.
lzens whom the President Of the Republic deems
q y elevate e the digniiyo 81 Senator,
Arr. 81. The Senators are not removable
and are for liit.
Ar. y. The functions Of Senator are graz
lnious; nevertheless the President Of the Re- /
psniIc may accord the Senators, BY reason of the
services rendered and Of their position ii respects
lorl'ine. personal donston, which shall not ex.
ceed 100000. yearly
AT. ~ The President aud Vice Presidents
Ct the Senate are named BY he Pte.Idrn, o( M
4. Republic and chosen amongst The Senators
my are named for one year. The salar,
decree. CO. ~
Art "a. The President ol The Republic con.
s"ees ana plo'"gaes The Senate. He fixes The !,
duration Of iis session ~ decree. The si,lin,s ,
Of the Senate are not public