The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1865-11-04

scalliall OF IllatIne Oh tue navy OF the OUltSu
States, lie shall, for the two years next
preceding the day of election. have been II
citizen of this State; or, for the same period,
an emigrart rom Europe, who has declared
his intention to become q citizen Of the
United States, according to the Constitution
and Laws of The United States. lie shall
have resided in this State for at least wo
years next preceding the day Of election,
and, for the last six months of that time,
in the District in which he offers 10 vote.
Provided, ho,ceucr, That the General As.
sembly may, by requiring n registry of vo-
ters, or other suitable Legislation, guard
against frauds in elections, and usurpations
of the right of suffrage, may impose dis.
qualification to vote rs n punishment for
crime, and may prescribe additional quail
tications for voters in municipal elections.
ARTICLE V.
All persons, who shall be elected or ap,
ointcd 10 my Office of profit or trust, b,n
fore entering on the execution thereof
shall take (besides special oIths, not re,ug
nnnt 10 this Csnstitution,pr prescribcd by the
General Assembly, the following oath:
81 do swear Cor affirm that am duly
qualified, according TO the Constitution Of
this State, TO exercise the Office 10 which |
have been appointed, and that | will To the
best Of my ability, discharge the dates
thereof, and preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution Of this State, and that Of
the United States. So help me God
ARTICLE vi.
SECTION |. The House of Representa-
tives shall have the sole power Of impcach
ing. but no impeachment shall be ma de,
unless with the concurrence of two thirds
of the House Of Representatives.
SECTION 2. All impcarhments shall be
tried by the Senate. When sitting for that
purpose, the Senators shall be on oath or
Affirmation, ard no person shall be convict
ed without the concurrence Of two thirds
Of the members present.
SECTION 3. The Governor, Lieutenant.
Governor, and all civi! officers, shall be lia.
tle to Impeachment for high crimes aud
misdcmeanors, for any misbeIavior in ofice,
for corruption in procuring sffice, or for any
act which sh o. degrade their official char
actor. But Judgment is such cases shall
not extend further than TO removal fros,
office, and disqualification 10 hold any Office
Of honor. t:ust or profit, uuSer this :, ate
The party convicted shall. nevertheless, be
liable to indictment, trial, judgMent and
punishment according to law.
SECTION 1. All civil officers, whose au.
thority Is limited 10 n single Judicial Dis.
trict, Single Election District, or part Of
eithsr, shall be appointed, hold their office,
be removed from Office, and, in addi.ioa 10
liability to Impeachment, may be punished
for official misconduct, in such manner ns
| the General Assembly. previous TO their
| appointment, may provide.
SECTION B. lfany civil officer shall be-.
come disabled from 6ischarging the duties
Of his office, by reason % any permanent
bodily or mental infrmity, his oaice may be
declared to be vacant, by joint resolution,
agreed TO by tVothirds Of She whole re-.
presentation in each IIsuss Of the General
| Assembly: PJoridcd. That such resolution
shall contain the grounds fer the proposed
removal, and before it shall pass either
House, acopy oft shall sp served on the
silicer, and a hearing be allowed him.
ARTICLE VII.
SECTION I. The Treasurer and the Sec
retory of State shall BE- elected bv the GEN
eral Assembly In the House Of Represen-
titivcs, shall hsld their Offices for feur years,
and shall not be eligible for the next suc-
cecdag term.
SECTION ,. All other officers shall be ap
pointed, rs they hitherto have been, uniil
otherwise directed by law but the same
person shall not 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
Of South Carolina, be sealed with the seal
OF the State, and be signed by the Cover
nor.
ARTICLE VII.
All laws OF force in This State, at the
adoption of this Constitution, and not re.
pugnant hereto, shall SO continue, until al.
tered or repealed by the General Assembly,
except where they are temporary, Ia which
case they shall expire at the hines Tospec. {.
iiyeiy limited Tor their duration, ii not cen.
tipued b. Act sf the General Assembly.
ARTICLE IX.
SECTION !. AL Pcwer is originally vested
il the people, and all free Governments are
fouaded on their authority, and are instiiu.
ted for their peace, safety and happiness.
SECTION ,. No person shall DO taken, or
imprisoned, or diSseized Of his freehold. lib
critics or Privileges, or outlaweG or exiled,
or in any manner deprived Of his life nber.