Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-09-29
VOLUME XXXVII.
fully without any denial, and speedily
without delay, according to the law Of the

land.
Article 20.-That the trial of facts
where they arise is one of the greatest Sc
ourities of the lives, liberties and estate
of the people.
Article 81 That in all criminal pros
ecutions every man hath right to be in
formed of the accusation against him; to
have copy of the indictment or charge
in due time Gf required) to prepare for
his defence; to be allowed counsel; to be
confronted with the W THESES against him;
to have process for his witnesses; to ex-
anime the witnesses for and against him
ON oath: and to speedy trial by an i'm
partial jury, without whose unanimous
consent he ought not to be found guilty.
Article % That no man ought to be
compelled to give evidence against him
self in criminal case.
Article 23.-That no man ought to be
taken or imprisoned, or disseized Of his
freehold, liberties or privileges, or out
lawcd, or exiled, or in any manner de-
strovcd, or deprived of his life, liberty or
property. but by the Judgment of his
peers, or by the law of the land.
Article 24.-That hereafter. in this
State. there shall be neither slavery nor
involuntary servitude, except in punish
mcnt of crime, whereof the party shall
have been duly convicted; and all per-
sons held to service or labor as slaves are
hereby declared free.
Article 25.-That excessive bail ought
| A.. H. .,,,,,r,l NOR axpoSs,ro fnas
imposed, nor cruel or unusual punish
ment Inflicted, by the courts of law.
Article 26 That all warran is, with
out oath or affirmation, to search suspect
ed places, or to seize any person or pro-
pcrty, are gricvous and oppressive; and
all general warrants to search suspected
places, Or to apprehend suspected persons
without naming or describing the place,
or the person in special, are illegal, and
ought not to be granted.
Article 27.-That no conviction shall
work corruption of blood, nor shall there
be any forfeiture of the estate of any per-
son for any crime. except treason, and
then only on conviction.
Article % That well regulated
militia is the proper and natural defence
of a free government.
Article c9 That standing arn,ies are
dangerous to liberty, and ought not to be
raised er kept up without the consent of
the Legislature.
Article 30.-That in all cases, and at
all times, the military ought to be under
strict subordinatiop t. aud control of the
civil power.
Article 31.--That TO soldier shall in
time Of peace be quactcrcd in any house
witi4oat the consent Of the owner, nor in
time of war except ia the manner pre-
scribcd by iaw.
Article 32.--That 40 person, except
regular soldiers, mariners and marines,
in the service OF this State, or militia when
in actual service ought in any case to be
subject to, or punishable by. martial law.
Article 33.-That the indcpendcncy
and uprightacss of JIdgcs are essential
to the impartial administration of justice,
and great security to the rights and lib
critics of the people wherefore the Judges
shall not be removed. except for misbe-
havior, OH conviction in court Of ia~
or by the Governor, upon the address of
the General Assembly; proridcd, that
two-tlirds of all the members of each
House concur in such address No
Judge shall hold any other Office, civil
or military, or political trust or employ
ment of any kind whatsoever, under the
Coustitutioa or laws of this State, or of
the United States, or any Of them, or re-
ccive fees or perquisites of any kind for
the discharge of his official duties.
Article 34.-That loug continuance
in the Executive Departments of power
or trust is dangerous to lbcrty; rotation,
therefore, in those Departments is one of
the best securities of permanent freedom.
Article 35.-That no person ought to
hold ut the same time more than one Of
fee of profit, created BY the Constitution
or laws of this State nor ought any per-
son in public trust to receive any present
from any foreign Prince, or State, or from
the United States or any of them, with
out the appreciation of this State.
Article 36-That it is the duty of ev-
cry man 10 worship God in such manner as
he thinks most ceptable to Him, all persons
are equally entitled to protection in thLir re-
ligious liberty wherefore, no person ought,
| by any law, to be mnestcd IN his pers' n or
estate, on account of his religious persuasion
nr profession, ur for his religious practice,
uni lcss under the color of religion any man
shall disturb the good order, peace or safety
OF the State, O. shall infringe the laws of
morality. or injure others in their natural,
civil pr religious rights; nor ought any per-
s,n to be compelled To- frequent or maintain.
or contribute, unless on contract. to maintain
any place of worship or any ministry; nor
shall any person be deemed incompetent as
| u witness or Juror, who believes in the exs-
| tcnce Of a God, and that under his dispensa.
ton such person will be held morally ac-
countabie for his acts, and he rewarded or
punishe3 therefor, either In this world or the
world to come.
Article 37.-1'bat no other test or qualif-
cation ought to be required on admission to
any Office of trust or profit than such oath
Of allegiance and fidelity to this State and
the United States AZ NAV he prescribed by
this Constitution, or by the laws Of the State
and declaration Of belief in the Christian
| religion; or in the existence OF God, and in
a future state Of rewards aud punishments.
Article 38.-That every gift, sale or devise
of land, To any minister, publ teacher or
preacher OF the Gospel, as such. or to any
| religious sect. order or denomination, or to
or for the support, uss or benefit Of, or 10
trust fer any minister. public teacher or
preacher Of the Gospel AZ such. or any reli-
cous sect, or,ler or denomination, and every
gift or sale of goods or chattels TO go 10 sue
cessinn. or to take place after the death OF
the seller or donor, to or for su b supI ort.
use or bsne6t; and also. every devise Of goods
or chattcIs, to or for the support, use or
benefit of any minister, public tescher OF
preacher Of the Gospel. as such; or apy reli-
g,ous sect. order or denomination, without
the prior or subsequent sanction OF
the Legislature. shall be void; except always
any sale. gift. lease or devise Of any qnanti-
" Of land not exceeding Eve acree, for .