Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-13

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Approximations, With his objections to the House in
which the blu shah have originated; and the same
proceedings shalt then be had as in case of other
bills disapproved by the President
B. Every order resolution vote TO which the
concurrence Of both Houses may be necessary Tex
cept on a question Of adjournment) shall be pre-
scnted to the President OF the Confederate States
and before the same shall take effect shall be APP
proved by him; OF being disapproved by him. may
he re-passed by two-hrds Of both Houses according
TO the rules and limitations prescribed in case Of a
| bill
SECTION 8.
The Congress shall have power
J. To lay and collect taxes duties imposts and
e4eises for necessary to pay the debts pro-
vide for the common defence. and carry on the gov
crnment OF the Confederate States; but no bountes
hall he granted from the Treasury nor shall any
duties for taxes and importations firm foreign ma
tons he laid TO promote foster any branch of in
dustry aud all duties imposts, and excuses shall be
uniform throughout the Confederate States
2. To borrow money the credit of the Confed.
crate States.
| 3. To regulate commerce with foreign nations
and among the several States, and with the Indian
tribes but neither this, nor any other clause con
tanned In the Constitution shallever be construed to
delegate the power TO Congress TO appropriate mon
ey for any internal improvement intended to fdcili-
tate commerce; except for the purpose of furnish
ing lights beacons buoys and other aids to navga-
ton upon the coasts and the improvement of har-
bors and the removing of distractions in river ma
vigation, in all which cases. such duties shall be
laid on the navigation facilitated thereby, as may
be necessary to pay the cost and expenses thereof
4. To establish uniform laws of naturalization
and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies
throughout the Confederate States but no law o.
Congress shall discharge any debt contracted before
| the passage of tbe same
g. To coin money, regulate the value thereof and
of foreign con and fix the standard of weights
and measures.
| G. TO provide for the punishment Of counterfeit
ing the securities and current coin of the Conede
rate States.
Z. To establish post offices and post routes bu
the expenses of the Posoiice Department, after thC
first day Of March in the year of our Lord eighteen
hundred sixty three shall be paid out Of its
revenues
8. To promote the progress of science and usefu
arts by securing for limited times to authors and in
ventors the exclusive right to their respective wr
tngs and discoveries.
8. To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme
Court.
| 10. To define and punish piraces and felonie
committed the high seas and offences agains
the law of nations.
IL. To declare war, grant letters of marque anC
reprsal and make rules concerning captures OF
land and water.
~. To raise and support armies; hut no appro
praton of money to that use shall be for longe
term than two years.
l 10. To provide and maintain n navy.
/ IA. To make rules for the government and regu
aton of the land and naval forces.
| Is. To provide for calling forth the militia to ex
ecute the laws OF the Confederate States, suppress
instructions and repe invasons.
Is. To provide for organizing, armng, and disc
pnng the militia, and for governing such part o
them as may be employed in the service of the Con
iederate States; reservng to the States respective
ly the appointment Of the officers, and the author
ity Of training the militia according to the disci
7 pine prescribed by Congress.
II. To exercise exclusive legislation, in all case
whatsoever, over such district mot exceeding tel
miles square, as may be- by cesson of one or NOR
States, and the acceptance Of Congress, become tn
seat of Government of the Confederate States an,
to exercise like authority all places purchases
by the consent af the legislature of the State il
which the same shall be- for the erection of forts
magazines. arsenals dockyards, and other Reedfu
buildings; and
10. To make all laws which shall be necessar
and proper for carrying into execution the forego
ing powers and all other powers vested by thi
Constitution in the government Of the Confederat
States, or in any department or officer thereof,
: SECTION 8.
l. The importation of negroes of the Africa
race, from any foreign country, other than tn
slavehoding States and Territories of the Unite
States of America, is hereby forbidden, and Con
gress is required to pass such laws shall efecu
ally prevent the same.
2. Congress shall also have power to prohibit tn
introduction of slaves from any State not n men
Der Of or Territory belonging to this Confederacy
3. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpu
eboI1 ha cd mil In If,
= bellion or invasion, the public safety may requir
it.
4. No bill of attander or erpost facto law
law denying or imparing the right of property
negro slaves shall be passed.
5. No capiiaton or other direct tax shall be lai
u unless in proportion TO the census or enumerato
: hereinbefore directed to be taken.
6, No tax or duty shall be laid on articles expo
ted from any State, except by vote of two thirt
; of both Houses.
T. No preference shall be given by any reguli
o ton of commerce or revenue to the ports of or
II State over those of another.
e g. No money shall be drawn from the Treasur
u but in consequence Of appropriations made by law
and a regular statement Of accounts and receip
% and expenditure of all public money shall be put
i lished from time 10 time.
&c o. Congress shall appropriate no money from Il
treasury except by a vote Of two thirds Of bot
J. Houses taken by yeas and nays unless it be aSkC
e and estimated for by some one of the heads of II
, Departments, and submitted to Congress by Il
J. President; or for the purpose of paying its ow
e expenses and contingencies; or for the payment
n claims against the Confederate States, the justice
which shall have been judically declared by II
$ bunal for the investigation of claims against Il
'r Government which it is hereby made the duty
II Congress to establish.
10. All bills appropriating money shall spec
in federal currency the exact amount OF each "a
g preparation and the purposes for which it is mad
Il and Congress shall grant no extra compensation
l. any public contractor, officer agent servant
4 Ter such contract shall have been made or SUI
III service rendered.
d II. No title of nobility shall be granted by Il
u Confederate States and no person holding any
III flee Of profit trust under them shall without Il
y consent of the Congress accept OF any prcser
emoluments, Office or title of any kind whatevl
lg from any king, prince, or foreign State,
10 II, Congress shall make no law respecting
G. establishment Of religion, or prohibiting the free