The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1863-06-03
Wo0DSFIELD MONROE COUNTY OHIO JUNE g. 1858

ident from Office, or of his death, resigna-
tion, or inability to discharge the powers
and duties Of the said Office, the same shall
devolve ON the Vice President; and the
Congress may by law provide for the case
of removal, death, resignation, or inabili-
| ty, both of the President and Vice Presi-
dent, declaring what officer shall then act
as President; aud such officer shall act ac-
cordingly, until the disability be removed
or President shall be elected.
z. The President shall, at stated times,
receive for his services compensation,
which shall neither be increased nor dimin-
ished during the period for which he shall
have been elected, and he shall not receive
within that period any other emolument
from the United States, or any of them.
8. Before he enters on the execution of
his Office, he shall take the following oath
or affirmation: ss. e,,55
II do solemnly swear Cor affirm that I
will faithfully execute the Office of Presi-
dent of the United States, and will, to the
best of my ability, preserve, protect, and
defend the constitution of the Uniled
States" @ s.iE y.. ~
SEC. Ill The President shall be COM
mander-in- chief of the army and navy of
the United States and of the militia of the
several States when called into the actual
service of the United States, he may re-
quire the opinion in writing of the princi-
pal officer in each Of the executive depart
ments, upon any subject relating to the
duties Of their respective Offices, and he
shall have the power to grant re orieves
and pardons for offences against the Uni
ted States, except in cases ofimpeachment.
2. He shall have power, by and with
the advice and consent of the Senate, to
make treaties, provided two-thirds OF the
S Ssnators present concur; and he shall
nominate, and by aad with the advice and
consent of the Senate, shall appoint am
bassadors, other public ministers and con-
suls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all
hold their Offices during good behavior;
other officers of the United States, whose
appointments are not herein otherwise
provided for, and which shall be establish
ed by law. But the Congress may by law
vest the appointment of such inferior, Off
GERS as they think proper in the President
alone, in the courts of law, or in the
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3. The President shall have power tc
fill up all vacancies that may happen dur.
ing the recess of the Senate, by granting
commissions, which shall expire at the enc
cf their next session.
Sec. I'LL. He shall from time tc
time, give to Congress information of tht
state OF the Union, and recommend t.
! their consideration such measures as h,
, shall judge necessary and expedient; h,
may, on extraordinary occasions, cenven,
both Houses, or either of them; and il
, case of disagreement between them, will
: respect to the time of adjournment, b,
may adjourn them to such time as b,
: shall think proper; he shall receive am
I bassadors and other public ministers; h.
: shall take care that the laws be faithful,
I executed; and shall commission all tn
officers of the United States. @
SEC. 1V.-1. The President, Vice Pres
r ident, and all civil officers of the Unite,
d States, shall be removed from Office o.
s impeachment for and conviction of trea
|, son, bribery, or other high crimes an
n misdemeanors. 9tste Es saf -
ART. III.-oF THE JUDICIARY.
Sec. Ii. The judicial power of tn
l. United Safes shall be vested in one Su
e preme Court, and in such inferior court
/ as Congress may, from time to time, OF
n der. and establish. The judges, both {
l. the Supreme and inferior Courts, shal
81 and shall, at stated times, receive for thei
'e services compensation, which shall nc
be diminished during their continuanc
e in effice
'r Sec. Ill. The judicial power sha
D. extend to all classes in law and equit
ID arising under this Constitution, the Law
81 of the United States, and treaties mad
ie or which. shall be made, under their AZ
y thority; to all cases affecting ambassador
"a other public ministers, and consuls; to a
l. cases of admiralty and maratime juris
'' ,e diction; to controversies to which tt
IL United States shall be a party; to contr'
sc versies between two or more states; b.
u tween q State and citizens of anoth,
a. State; between citizens Of the same Stat
or claiming lands under grants of differel
IN States; and between State, or the cit
er zens thereof, and foreign States, citizen
re or subjects.
ad 2. In all cases affecting ambassador
ne other public minister's, and eonsuls, al
e. those which State shall be party, Il
'i- Supreme Court shall have original juri
y, diction. In all the other cases befo
81, mentioned, the Supreme Court shall ha,
se appellate jurisdiction, both as to the Ia
Is and fact, with such exceptions, and und
ss' such regulations as Congress shall max
hg 8. The trial of all crimes, except
all cases of impeachment, shall be by jur
%, and such trial shall be held in the sta
all where the said crimes shall have be-
&C. committed; but when not committed wit
ne in any state, the trial shall be at su
EST place or places as congress may by |;
De have directed. 20 e@sis Eaits{ !. Is.
re- SEC. III.--1. Treason against the III
ess, ted States shall consist only in levyi
al war against them, or in adhering to tn,
enemies, giving them aid and comic
'ae No person shall be convicted of treasc
!ay unless on the testimony of two witness
ch to the same overt act, or confession
ni open court. s g sssar sa.
2. Congress shall have power tn