The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-15

ocer IN command Of the ssA vessel u vesdue for ex-
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officer to sSsne the condition Of ~ health of II pes
% hoard the said vessel aud fsr uasg 70 ospy
with these eguatons tho said vessel u - suhectet
TO Hns Of one hundred dollars for ssch offence. '
mo vessel shall at any time throw ballast overheard
may BY the port captain uAder penalty
OF ave h0ndred dollars Tor each offence
6-Ho weasel will be permitted in the harbor 70 be
used store for tho sae Of merchandise Of any kind
and captain owner aupercarro viii be
allowed 10 make sales Of goods Of any kind 6oard the
sss ,os $ s the
one thousa nd dollars.
7-A merchant vessels, except cosstng vessels daily
while ing In the harbor and port Of 0rsyiown Wis -
Fer oage In and out OF the said harbor the sum Of
area and y tons bartHen The cum Of sf. on So.r.
for all sailing vessels Of less than ave hus dIed TONS and
one hundred and fifty tons burthen; the sum OF
tons burt zen; the Of twenty i've dollars for all
steamships for the wilt Of the port captain the sum Of
Of three dollars for the visit Of he bort WARDEN ths
Of two dollars and fifty centa for the right OF
cbcrsge the Of five dollars for entry certificate and
- '' ~ w " JAMES GREEN, Chairman.
Printed ls52.l ss6S
CONSTITUTION OF THR CITY OF GKEYTOwN, Or SAN
JUAN DEL NORTH, IN cENTRAL AMERICA.
We the native and adopted citizens Of Grayt0wn,
Sam Juan del Norte In Central America In order to es
tabh suitable government to secure the blessings OF
liberty establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility
and promote the welfare do adopt the following
Constitution for the city of Greytown, San Juan del
Norte, and define the boundaries OF the same ~ FOL
lows
Commencing at the mouth Of Indian river thence run
ming up through the channel OF said river heeu mes
Machrca rapids thence down the San Juan river to It's
junction with the Colorado thence down the channel OF
the Colorado river to the caribbean sea.
ARTICLE I. g
RIGHTS
Sec. !. All men are by nature possessed OF certain
inaiensbe rights among which are those Of enjoying
property, and securing happiness
SEC g All political power is inherent In the people
benefit and they have the right TO alter and reform the
whenever they may deem REQUISITE for the public
Sec B. The right of trial by jury shall be secured to
ALL but may be waived by the consent Of parties in civil
cases.
Sec. 4. The privilege of the writ Of habeas corpus
shall not he suspended unless in Of clesr uanos
tatcn Of defeating the ends Of justice. shall
sive bail fines be imposed, shall cruel unusual
punishment be inflicted, bail be denied, except In
capital offences Of the highest and most fragrant cha
racter.
twice in jeopardy for the offence; be compelled
in criminal prosecution to be witness against him
attendance Of witnesses in his behalf by due process of
law to nterrogate witnesses when confronted BY them
or to Be heard by hmseK or counsel in his defence
Sec g. Freedom Of speech and press 10 fully guaran
Of that right.
Sec 4 The people have the right to assemble consult
the public good instruct the Legislative Department
any subject affecting the public welfare
Sec. 8. There shall be no imprisonment for debt,
Sec o No bill Of atainder, OK post facto law, law
impairiDg the obligations Of contracts, shall ever be
Sec TO- No warrant shall be issued to search any
house premises unless there be probable cause sup
ported by cath affirmation particularly describing the
place to be searched and the person or property to be
seized.
Sec H. This enumeration of rights shall not be con-
stued to impair deny the existence Of other uudeIe
gated rights.
ARTICLE II.
MNUTIyE DEPARTMENT.
Sec. l. The Executive Department shall be vested In
city mayor Who shall be elected by the qualified citizens
Of the city on the fifteenth DAY o. April q essn year,
Sec No person aha be eligible to the Office Of mayor
Except at the rst election under this constuton who
has not been resident Of this city at least six months
next preceding the election and attained the age Of twen
see g. lie shall trapract all executive business with
tfrmlI CAKES, brought before him. sign seal and IN
dcrse his name to all official documents requiring the
same examine the condition Of all pubic offices and pub
lie property, and make out written report Of all public
affairs, and do and perform all other duties which may
hereafter 10 assigned him b. law
Sec a. lie shall suspend the execution Of sentence Of
punishment, where the same involves the lie or liberty
of the accused, when pctoned, until tho next session
or order execution OF sentence. the case may be.
FEC .. In Of the impeachment Of the Mayor or
les If his oce By resignation otherwise the duties
of his ohice shall deyove the President Of the CITY
bis duties or his successor be elected and qualified to
sst
Sec o No perso, while holding the Office of Mayor
shan hold any other office or title.
ARTICLE III.
OFFICERS AMI TEEE rRs.
sec l; a. me same time and pla,c, and In the
cen there shall be elected City Register, City Attorney
City Mar ha City Treasurer, Coroner Captain Of the
Port Health Officer City Surveyor, and Public Admins.
traitor The Office Of City Surveyor Captain OF the Port
and Coroner, shall until otherwise provided for By La ~
be vested In The Health Officer.
The City Register shall also be qicio Clerk of
the Mayors Court, Secretary OF the Common Council
and Postmaster until otherwise ordained by law.
sec The City Marshal by virtue Of his Office, shall
OF Pablo Administrator until otherwise ordained BY the
Common Council.
Sec. The judicial power OF the city shall be vested In
Supreme Judge and two Associate Judges in addition
TO the judicial duties assigned 70 the Mayor Of the city,
TO constitute to try and determine any and ali
cases that may be brought before them.
sec. g. The supreme Court shsl have power and iurs
dotion Ia all cases Of appeal which may arise in the
Court and in special cases az may be desicus
ted BY tho Common Council; but in case shall their
decision apply to matters & fact but simply to questions
Sec The time and place Of election for
AMI term Of ece knd compensation, shall hercafte be
provided by Law.
ARTICLE v.
IEiIsTAIIvE DEPARTMENT
Sec ]. The Legislative Department shall be vested in
common Council chosen FROM and BY the qualified voters
to serle for the term Of twelve months.
sec. = The Common Council shall consist Of Eve CouR-
cilpsn one Of whom shall he chosen President OF the
Council TO preside over the deliberations and decide In
all cases of a tie. =
Sec. :. The members Of the Common Council shall
within fifteen days after their election present Themselves
before the Mayor or, in his absence disqualRcaton
before one OF the supreme Judges and take the oath Of
Office and choose from their number presiding ofoer
and the time and place OF holding their stated
meetings tbut may be convened by the Mayor at any
t,me), provide rules for their own proceedings They
shan also Keep journal Of their proccednxs and It
The desire Of any member, shall Gauge the yeas aud
isys to be taken and entered ON any question; and
upon the presentation Of the written protest Of any mem
Ter cause the same 20 be entered their journal with
ec In the absence disqualification Of the Prcsi-
dent 10 act they shall appoint from their body President
ro r who shall be vested with ali the power properly
eecpgas to the President majority Of the members
shall constitute quorum TO DO business. They shall
Judge OF the qualifications