Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-01-26
CONSTITUTION OR NEVADA.
ooNsTITUTIoNloF NEVADA.


TENDER. 1t is greatly condensed, occupying
but fraction Of the room required for the
publication of the whole document, but will
be found equally useful and far more con-
yenient for reference:
Preceding the Constitution proper is resoiu,
ton adopting the Constitution OF the onreo
States and an ordinance forever prohibiting sls-
very, securing perfect religious tolerauon, as
claiming forever all right and title 70 unapproPn
ated public lands, which are left to the sole dis
position Of the United States; exemphng rom
taxation all lands and other property OF tne UNI
ted States, and declaring that lands OF non"fesi'
dents shall not be taxed higher than LANDS OF clu'
zens ofthe proposed State. These enacLments are
made In compliance with the terms OF the Ena,
bling Act, and are declared irrevoca6le without
the consent of the United States and OF the people
of the State of Nevada. .-
The preamble to the Constitution Is the same
as that of the old Constitution. 1t reads thus
-" We, the people of the State of Nevada, CRATE
full to Almighty God for our freedom, in order 10
secure its blessings insure domestic Tranquility
and form more perfect Government, do estaD'
lish this Constitution"
ARTICLE I-DECLARAT1oE OF RIGHTS.
Section declares all men by nature free and
equal possessing certain inalienRble rights, etc.,
the language of the section being merely an am'
plifcation of the Declaration Of Independence.
Section asserts that the doctrine of the inhe'
rent political power of the people, and their ri8ns
TO establish or change their form Of Government,
and continues: I" But the paramount allegiance
of every citizen Is due 10 the Federal Govern
ment in the exercise of all Its constitutional pow
ers, as the same have been or may be defined by
the Supreme Court of the United States and no
power exists in the people of this or any other
State of the Federal Union TO dissolve their con-
nection Herewith, or perform any act tending to
impair subvert or resist the supreme authority
of the Government of the United States. The
Constitution of the United States confers full
power ON the Federal Government to maintain
and perpetuate its existence, and whensoever any
portion of the States, or people thereof, attempt
10 secede from the Federal Union, or forcibly re-
sist the execution Of its laws the Federal Gov
eminent may, by warrant Of the Constitution,
employ armed force in compelling obedience to
its authority"
Section 3 establishes the right of trial by jury,
but provides that three.fourths of jury in any
civil case may find verdict unless the Legisla
ture by two.thirds vote shall require such YER
diets to be unanimous.
section requires perfect religious federation
and freedom of conscience. No person to be ex-
cuded Us a witness on account of religious opiD'
ions.
Section 5 secures the writ of habeas corpus,
except in cases of rebellion or invasion.
Section 6 prohibits excessive bail, cruel or I'M
usual punishments, etc
Section requires that all persons accused shall
be bailable, except for capital ofenses.
Section prohibits trials for crime except on
presentmcnt or indictment, and establishes the
usual safeguards as to personal and property rights
Section 9 secures the freedom Of speech and Of
the press, and allows the truth to be given in ey
idence in actions for libel, by way classification
IN .af oh fba whit of tina mamie 10
hold public meetings, etc.
Section II subordinates the military to the civil
power, prohibits standing army in time Of peace,
and limits army appropriations in time Of war 10
two years.
Section 10 forbds the bIlleting of soldiers;
Section H. Representation shall be apportioned
according TO population.
Section II requires the exemption ofa reasonable
amount of property from execution for debt, and
forbids Imprisonment for debt, except in case Of
fraud, libel or SANDER"
Section Is forbids The passage Of any bill of at
tAinder ex post facto law, or law impairing the
obligation OF contracts.
Section Is secures to foreigners, on becoming
bona fide residents, the same property rights a.
native.b born citizens.
Section II prohibits slavery.
Section 10 protects the people against unreas
enable searches and seizures and restricts the Is
suing of search warrants.
Section ~ defines treason against the State (ai
in the United States Constitutlon), and requires
for conviction So the testimony OF TWO "Inesse,
10 the same overt oct, or confession In open Court
Section 20 reserves to the people any anu Ail
rights not enumerated.
The most considerable change from the old
Constitution in this Article Is in the paramount
allegiance clause Of Section 2, which In the old
Constitution read thus: But the paramount nj
legiance of every citizen Is que 10 the fedeIs
Government; and no power exists IN tne Peopie
Of this or any other State In the Federal onlo -
dissolve tneit eonhection tneLe"n, VI psI., ~.
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ARTICLE u-RlGHT OF SUFFRAGE.
Section conters the r1ght OF Suffrage on every
white male citizen OF the United states, twenty
one years OF age ana upwards VINO snaii nay
actually ana not cohS,ruStlVeay resiuea ~ wy
state six months ana ID the aiStrlcI or Soun.'
thirty days next preceding any eiectoh PIo
rides thht no person eonSlctea OF Ssn
IN any ota'e 0, IerrnoIy VI Ine ouleu osa 80
unless restored 70 cish rlS1sA; anu No mi
aiter arriving ~ tne age VI e'snteen Sf-.i.aI
nave voluntarily o0Fne LIZ ~, asss 'no o ~
states or nela civil OF miLiIaIy once unue, wy
so-caiied ConiederaIe States, or enner o. .neri
unless an amnesty Dc granted 10 sucn ny In'
Federal Government, and no idiot or insane per
son. shall be entitled to the privilege OF IN eieetor
Section provides that no person shall 0e
deemed to have gained or lost residence for the
purpose of voting while In the service Of the
United States, while a student In any seminary Of
learning, nor while kept in any almshouse, asy'
lum or prison ut the public expense.
Section 3 secures the right Of suffrage TO United
States soldiers and sailors. No poll tax or regis
tration Is required Of such voters.
Section 4 prohibits arrests on ciVn proce" Oh
election days.
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