The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1865-12-07

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rne oft,e navy Of the U ni,ed States. He shah.
for tho twoyears next preceding tho day OF
election, have been q citizen OF this State or, |
for tho same period. an cmigrant from Europe,
who has declared his intention TO become
citizen ofthe United States, according TO the |
Constitution aud Laws OF tho United States.
He shall have resided in this State Tor at least
two years next preceding the day OF election.
and, Tor the last six months ofth time, in the
Dis'rictin which he offers to vote, provided,
hopsrer, That the General Assembly may. by I
requiring registry CT voters, or other suitar
bic legislation, quad against frauds in cleo"
toas. and usurpaions OF the right Of suffrage,
may Impose disqualification to vote rs a pun
'shment for crime, and may prescribe, ad.
Observation-Disclosures ior voters in municipal
eiectiOns. A.
ARrICLEV.
All persons. who shalt be elected or appointed
to any office OF profit or trust, before entering
on the execution thereof, shall take (bcsides
SPECIAL oaths, not repugnant to this Consti.
tuition; ,s prescribed BY the General Assembly,
81 do swear (or affirm) that am duly quail.
ned, according to the Constitution Of this
State, TO exercise the office to" which have
been appointed, and that win, to the best OF
my aoility, discharge the duties thereof, and
preserve, protect and defend tho Constitution
OF this state, aud that OF tho United States. So
help nc Cod"
ARTICLEvI.
SECTION l.. The House of Representatives
shall have the sole power OF impeacliing but
no impeachment shsalI be made, unless with,
the concurrepcc Of two-thirds of the House or
Representatives
SECTIONS. All impeachments shall be tried
Iy the Senate. When sitting ior that purpose
the Senators shal bG on oath or affirmation,
and no person shall be convicted without
the concurrence OF two-thirds OF the members
present. T
SECTION q ,rb, noyor,n. ;,.,I.., o.
ernor, and all civiI officers. shall bc liable 10
impeachment for high crimes and uisdcmea-
nors, for sny ,misbehavior in Office. Tor corrup-
tnn In procuring office. or for anyact which
shall degrade their official character. But
Judgment In such cascs shall not extend furil-
cr than to removal from office, and diaqualiti-
cation 20 hnld any office OF honor trust
or profit under this State. The party convict
ed shall. nevertheless, be liable to indictment
trial, judgment aud punishment according 20
law. 'f..... t...... n.f -. = --
SEcTioN {. All civil officers. whose au,hori,
ty Ia limited to q single judicial District,
single Election District, or part Of either, shall
be appointed. hold their office, be removed
rom office and, in addition TO liability TO i'm
"'ach'ncnt. may he punished for official mis-
conduct in such manner as the General AZ
sembly. previous 10 their appointment, may
provide.
SrcrloS s, Irany civil officer shall be.
come disabled from discharging the duties Of
his Office, by reason of any permanent bodily
or mental infirInity. his office may be declared
to be vacant, by joint resolution, agreed to BY
two-thirds OF the whole representation Ia each
House Of the General Asscmbly PROVIDED
That such rcsolution shall contain the grounds
Tor the proposed removal, and before il shall
pass either lloISc, n copy of II shall be
served on the officer, and n hearing be allowed
him. "- '' H.''T f'I
ARTICLE VII.
SECTION !. The Treasurer and the Secretary
oiSa'" shall he elected by the General Assern
bly, lin the House Ui Representatives, shall hold
their offices for faur years and shall not he.
eligible for the next succce sing term. G
| SECTION 2 All other officers shall be appoint.
ed as they hitherto have beeu, until otherwise
drGctedby law but the same pcrson shall no,
hold. the Office Of sheriff for two consecutive
terms.
SECTION 3. All commissions shall be in the
name and by the authority OF the state ofSouth
Carolina. be acaled with the zeal Of tho State,
and be signed by the Governor.
ARTICLE VIII
All laws of force in this State, at the adop-
t'on oi this Constitution, and not repugnant
I hereto, shall so continue, until altered or re
pealeh by the Gen. raj Assembly, except where
they are temporary, in which case they shall
expire at the times respectively limited for
their.iurauon, if not, continued by Act ofthe
General Assembly
$50 ARTICLE TX,
!. SEcTIosl All power ia originally investcd
i the people, aud all free Governments nro
founded on their authoCity. and nre instituted
for their peace, sstety and happiness =
SEcTioS2. No person shall be.taken, or i'm
priso ed. or disseized OF his freehold, iiber
ties or privileges, ur outlaweh or cxlod or In
any manner deprived Of dis life. liberty o,
propesty. bGtby due process Of Ia nor shal
any DILL ~ fattaindef, er posi- facto law, or IA,
law impairng the obligation OF contracts
ever be passed by the General Assembly.
SECTION 8. The ,o,litary shall bo subordinat,
to the civil power. heF IT..|T
SEcrioS Tho privilege OF the writ OF ha5ea
corpus shail not be suspended. uncss whcr, N
case of rebellion or invasion. the public saiet,
rcquireit. p tl's.t,.,.l '.,.., - =
Il SECTION B. Excessive bail shal. not bo re
tqnired, nor oxcSHs,ve fines imposed, nor crae
7. punishment inflicted, ,..l- 'sup MD a. =
SECTION 6. The General Assembly shall no
} grant any title of nobility. or hereditary dis
tinction, nor create any Office, the appoint
ment 10 which shall be for any longer linn
than during good behavior. E6
; SECTION Z. The trial by jury, as herctofor,
psed in this State. and the liberty OF the press
! shall bo forever inyiolabIy preserved. Hot th
, General Assembly shall have power to deter
mine the number of persons who shall con
s!itute the jury in tho Inferior or pis,ric
Courts =
, SECTION S. The free exercise and enioyrnen
4 OF fpIiulnua nfnfea afnt, A.