The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-09

convention for the purpose Of taking into copsidera
don tho ezpediency Of forming constitution with the
Intention OF an immediate application for the admission
OF Kansas into the Union as State.n
This was Of course coup eat TO eet the contro, Of
the convention. The pro slavery men did not trouble
themselves about the matter and the Convention as
sembled at Topeka on the 2sd and adjourned on the
10th November after having adopted the following
stitution -
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS.
We the people Of the Territory Of Kansas by our dele
gates in convention assembled Topeka the 22d day
OF October A. D. 1866 and Of the Independence the
United States the eigheth year. having the right u ad
mis- ion into the linton a. one Of the United States of
America consistent with the Federal constitution and
by virtue Of the treaty Of cession BY France to the United
Sates of the province Of louisiana in to to
rights Of life liberty and property and the free pursuit
ourselves into free and independent State by the name
and style of the State Of Kansas bounded fellows to
the state Of Missouri where the psras
north latitude the sa re; thence west on said
parallel to the eastern boundary c New Mexico thence
north ON raid boundary to Latitude thiryeyht thence
following said boundary westward to the boun-
dairy Of the Territory of Utah the summit OF the Rocky
Mountains; thence northwArd said summit to the
fort'eth parallel Of said latitude thence cas- en- said
parallel to the western boundary the State Of Missouri
the south with the western boundary OF said State TO
the place of besinpng-and do ordan and establish the
following constitution and bill Of righS for the govern
Section l. All are by nature free and Independent,
aud hare certain nsiiensble rights among which
ring possessing aud protecting property and seeking
and obtaining happine ss and safety.
= M % ssr 10 the people
benefit; and they have the right to alter reform or
abolish the same whenever they may deem It necessary
and no special privileges or mmunities shall be
granted that may not be revoked repealed by
the General Assembly.
Sec The people have the right to assemble together
in peaoeabe manner, to insult for their good
to instruct their representatives. and to petition the
Sec The people have the right to bear arms for their
defence and security; but standing armies in time of
peace are dangerous 70 bery, and shall not be kept
ap ana ths military shall be kept in strict suoordnson
Sec. The right Of trial by jury shall be involsts
voluntary servude, unless for the punishment Of crime
Sec. 7. All men have natural and ndefeasible right
70 Worship Almighty God according the dictates Of
their own conscience. No person shall be compelled to
attend erect or support place Of worship mnain
any form Of worship against his CONSENT and prefer
shall any interference with the rights Of conscience be
permitted No religious test shall be equred a. quail
to s On s
nothing herein shall be construed to dispense with oahs
and afirmstiors. Religion, morality add knowledge,
the duty Of the Gene al Assembly pass suitable laws
to protect every religious denominaonn the peaceabls
enjoyment Of ts mode Of public worship and to en-
courage schools and the Of instruction.
Sec g. The privilege Of the writ Of hntas corpus shall
NOT De SUSPENDED unless In cases d rebellion invasion
Sec g. Ali persons shall be baillble by sufficient sure
ties unless for capital offences where the proof evident
or the presumption great. Excessive bail shall not be
required, excessive fines imposei nor cruel and unu
sual punishments inflicted.
Sec 10. Except in Of impeachment, and cases
arising in the army and navy In the militia when In
actual service, In time Of public danger in
cases Of petit larceny and other Inferior Offences no per-
son shall be held To answer for capital otht wise in
fsmous crime unless on presenment indictment of a
grand jury In any trial, in any court the party ac
cuaed shall be allowed to appear and defend In person.
and with counsel to demand the and cause Of the
accusation against him, and TO have q copy thereof to
process, procure attendance Of Witnesses in his BE-
the county Or district in which the offence Is alleged to
in any criminal to be witaess against himself or
be twice put in jeopardy for the same offence.
Sec IL Every citizen may freely speak, write and
publish his sentiments ali subjects being respon, ole
for the abuse OF the right and law shall be passed 10
restrain or abrdge tn. liberty speech Of tue press
In all criminal prosecutions ndictu ents libel the
truth may be given in evidence to the jury, and if it
for justifiable ends toe party shalt de acquitted
Sec IL. No person shall be transpor ted out Of the
State for any offence committed within the same aud no
conviction shall work corruption OF blood forfeiture
es ate.
Sec Is. No soldier shall in time Of peace be quartere
in house without the consent Of tho owner; in
time of war excep. in manner prescribed by law.
Fec IL. The right Of the people be secure IN their
person. houses pers and posse ssons lnst
sonable searches an6 seizures shall be violated and
warrant shall issue but upon probable support
place to se searched and The persons and thinas e
DO seized.
Sec Is No person shall be mprIson ID for deb In any
civil action, final process unless in Of
fraud.
Sec 16. All shall be OPEN and every person for
an injury done him in his land, goods person. rep1
ton shs have remedy by due course Of law and JUS
fice administered without denial or delay.
s ever BE on s
Sec. lS. Nepower Of suspendng laws shall be
erciaed except by the General Assembly.
tieu for exercising the right Of suffrage
sec 70 Private property shall eyer be held iavolable,
time Of war or other public exgency impsrs lively re-
curing Its immediate seizure, for the purpose Of
making Or iePasrns roads Which snai 30 open to the
pepsation aha be made to the In money and in
ali other cases whe,e private property shall be aken
made in money Hrst BY deposit OF money aud
such comp nsaon shall be assessed by jury without
q esr made
anc ,uted out Of the bounds Of tho 5as shall be valid
Sec o. This enumeration Of rights shall not be con-
srued to impsi deny others retained by the people,
and all powers not herein delegated shall remain with
the people.
Section !. In all elections by the people, the vote shall
b. by hsot and in all cleo in the General Assembly
the vote shali be
Sec 2. Every white male person. and every civilized
Indian who has adopted the habits Of the white
VI hBS VI tWcHty 'ne ycSrp Gnu uPWhIu, Wup
shall be 1t the time OF offering 20 vote cizen Of the
United States who shall have resided and had his habi
taiion, denic home and place Of permanent abode In
the State Of Kansas for Elk months next preceding the
election at which he offers hi vote; who at such tine
snd thirty days immediately preceding said time shall
have had his actual habat,n domicl home and place
Of abode In the county In which he offers TO vote and
who tbaf have resided in the precnc. election dis
tict for at least ten days Immediately preceding the
eec ion shsli be deemed quail fed eector at a cleo
items under this constitution except at elections by
general ticket in the state district prescribed law
In which the elcstor must have the aforesaid gasi
hcations but cnce In raid district for ten days w
marine u the regular army Of the United STATE, shall be
considered redent Of the State IN consequent Of being
stationed within the same
Sec The General Assembly SHALL at ia first session,
provide for the registration Of all qualified electors ia
each county and thereafter, from time to time Of all
who may become qualified electors.
Sec. T. The Legislature shall have p)wec TO exclude
from every Office Of honor, trust profit, within the
State, and from the right Of suffrage all persons