The Kanzas news., 1857-11-21
The Kallzas News.
sATURDAY.::::NovEMBER 81, 1857.
Bogus Bill of Rights.


IMAM" never once occurs. 1t is not a de-
claration of the rights of man, but of s'free-
man." 1t does not even make the distinc-
ton of ..white - and, as it provides that
..free negroes" shall not live in the State
under any circumstances, it evidently means
white men, who are of the class not '.free-
men,"
DECLARATION OF RIGHTS.
That the general, great and essential principles Of
liberty and free government may be recognized
and established, we declare
FIRsT. That all freemen when they form
a social compact are equal In rights. and
that no man or set of men are entitled to
exclusive, separate public emoluments or
privileges, but in consideration of public
services.
e. An political form is inherent in the
people, and all free governments are founded
on their authority, and instituted for their
benefit, and therefore they have at all times
an inalienable and indefeasible right to alter,
reform or abolish their form of government
in such manner as they may think proper.
8. That all persons have natural and in
defeasible right to worship Almighty God
according to the dictates of their own con-
science. and no person can of right be COM
PEELED to attend, erect or support any place
of worship, or maintain any ministry against
his consent That no human authority can
in any case Whatever interfere with the
rights of conscience, and that no preference
shall ever be given to any religious estab-
lishment or mode of worship. - (
A. That the civil rights, privileges or ca
pacities of citizen shall in no wise De di-
minished or enlarged on account of his re-
ligion.
S. That all elections shall be free and
equal
s. That the right of trial by jury shall
remain inviolate.
T. Every citizen may freely speak, write
and publish his sentiments on all subjects,
being responsible for the abuse of that
right. -
8. The people shall be secure in their per-
sons, houses, papers and possessions from
unreasonable seizures or searches, and no
warrant to search any place, or to seize any
person or thing shall issue, without describ-
ing them as nearly as may be, or without
probable cause, supported by oath or affirm
alton. In all criminal prosecutions the ac-
cused has right to be heard by himself or
counsel, or demand the nature and cause of
the accusation, and have copy thereof, TO
be confronted by the witness or witnesses
against him, to have compulsory process for
obtaining witnesses in his favor, and in all
prosecutions, by indictments or infortna
tions, a speedy public tria! by an impartial
Jury of the county or district In which the
offence shall have been committed, he shall
not be compelled to give evidence against
himself, nor shall he be deprived of his life,
liberty or property, but by due course of
law.
9. That no freeman shall be taken or
imprisoned, or disseized of bis freehold,
liberties or privileges, or outlawed or exiled,
or in any manner destroyed or deprived of
his life, liberty or property, but by the
Judgment of his peers or the law of the
land. lEs
10. No person shall for the same offence
be twice put in jeopardy of life, limb or
liberty, nor shall any PERSONS property be
taken or applied to the public use unless just
compensation be made therefor.
IL. That all penalties shall be reasonable,
and proportioned to the nature of the of
fence.
L. No person shall be held to answer
capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless
on the presentment or Indictment of grand
jury. or by impeachment except in cases of
rebellion, instruction or invasion.
Is. That no conviction shall work cor
ruption of blood or forfeiture of estate.
IA. That all prisoners shall be bailable by
sufficient securities. unless in capital offences
when the proof is evident or the presump-
ton great, and the privileges of habeas cor
pus shall not be suspended. unless when in
case of rebellion or invasion the public safe
ty may require it.
Is. That excessive bail shall in no case
be required, nor excessive fines imposed.
Is. That no ezpost .faeto law. nor any
law impairing the obligations of contracts,
shall ever be made. -
II. That forfeitures and monopolies are
contrary to the genius of a republic and
shall not be allowed, nor shall any heredita-
ry emolument, privileges or honors ever be
granted or confirmed in the State
18. That the citizens have a right in
peaceable manner to assemble together for
their common good, 10 instruct their repre-
sentatSes, and apply to those intrusted with
the power of government for redress of
grievances or other proper purposes by ad
dress or remonstrance.
IS. That the citizens of this State shall
have right to keep and bear arms for their
common defence ~
60. That no soldier shall, in time of peace,
De quartered in any house without the con-
scent of the owner. nor in the time of war
out In manner prescribed by law.
Il. The military shall be kept in strict
subordination to the civil power.
22. Emigration to or from this State shall
not be prohibited.
% Free negroes shall not be permitted
70 i've IN this State under any circum-
stances. =
"a This enumeration of rights shall not
oe construed to deny or disparage others
restrained by the people; and to guard
against any encroachmsnts on the rights
herein retained, or any transgression of any