The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1866-03-15


election, have been q, citizen OF this State or,
for the samc period. an emigrant from Europe, |
who has declared his intention 10 become a |
citizen ofthe United States, according 10 tho
He shall have resided in this State for at least
two years next preceding the day of election. |
and, Tor tho last six months ofthat tmo, in the |
Districtin which he offers to vote, proD,ded, |
ho,rsrer, That tho General Assembly may. by |
requiringa registry CT voters, or other suita- \
bic legislation, guard against frauds in'elec.
tions, and usurpations OF the right of suffrage,
may impose disqualification 10 vote as a pun
ishment for crime, and may prescribe ad.
disional qualifications Tor voters in municipal
e,ections. 't
ARTIcLEv 81.
AN persons. who shall be elected or appointed
to Any office Of profit or trust, before entering
on the execution thereof. shall take (bcsides
special oathS, not repuguant to this Consti. l
tuition, prescribed by the General Assembly, )
the following OATH:
81 do swear (or affirm) trat am duly quali-
ned. according to the Constitution Of this
State, to cxcrcise the Office to which l have
been appointed, and that will, to the best OF
my ability, discharge the duties thereof, and
preserve, protect aud defend the Constitution
ofthis State, and that OF the United States. So
help me God"
ARTICLE vi.
SEcTros !. The House OF Representatives
shall have the sole power OF impeachinp. but
no impeachment shall be made, upless with
the concurrence OF two-thirds Of tho House OF
Representatives. sf 77-E
SEcTloN2. Allimpeacbments shall be,tried
by theSenate. When sitting for that purpose
tho Senators shal be on oath or Affirmation.
and no person shall be convicted without
the concurrence Of two-thirds of the members
present.
SECTIONS >. The Governor Lieutenant Gov
ernor, and all civil officers. shall be fable to
impeachment for high crimes and misdemea-
nors, for anY misbehavior In Office, for corrup-
'ion In procuring office. or for any act which
shall degrade their official character But
judgment in euch cases sball not extend furth-
or than to removal from office, and diaoualjfi
cation to hold any office Of honor. trust
or p, oft under this State. The party convict
cd shall. nevertheless, be liable TO indictment.
trial, judgment and punishment according TO
SECTION 4. All civil of1iccra whose authori.
W Is limited TO a single Judicial District. n
single Election District, or part of either, shall
be appointed. hold their office, be removed
rom Office and. in addition TO liability to im-
Heachnent, may be punished for official mi g..
conduct, ia such manner as the General tAe-
provide. r,.....
J SECTION 5. Ifauy civil officer shall be-,
come disabled from dischargng the duties OF
hio office, by reason of any permanent bodily
or mental inirmity. his office may be declared
TO be vacant, by joint resolution, agreed TO by
iwo-thirds OF the whole representation in each
Ionse OF tho General Assembly Provided
icat such resolution shall contain the grounds
Tor the propos ed removal. and before Il ekail
pass4 either House, a COPY OF il shall be
served ON the officer, and hearing be allowed
him. e
ARTICLE VII.
SECTION |, The Treasurer and the Secretary
oiStat" shall be elected by the General q ssrm
biy,in the House Of Representatives, shall hold
their offices for four years and shall not be
eligible for tho next succecaing term
SEoTioN2 All other officers shall be appoint.
ed, as they hitherto have been, until otherwise
aIrcc'eh oy law but the same person shall not
mold the office OF sheriff for two consecutive
terms.
SECTION 3. All commissions sha u be in ihe
namc and by the authority OF the State o fSon,h
Carolina. be called with the seal Of the State,
and be signed by the Governor.
ARTICLE VIII. ,s =,
All laws of force in this State, at,he adop-
tion ui this Constitution, and not ,rcpugnant
hereto shall so continue, until altered Or 70,
pealch Wy the General Assembly, except where
iony are temporary, in whichcasc they shall
expire at tho times respectively limited for
their duration, IL not continued by Act oftI,e
General Assembly.
ARTICLE TX. ~
srcrIosl All power is originally invested
the people, aud all free governments arc
foundedon their authority, and are instituted
for their peace. safety aid happiness ~.
SEcTioS2. No person shall be,take or i'm
priso ed, or disseized Of hls freehold, Iiber.
| ties or privileges. or ouilawed or cxiIed, or In
| any manner deprived Of his life, liberty or
property. hut by due process Of law nor shall
any bill .. attaindcr, en- post facto law, or the
law impair,ng the obligatien OF contracts.
bepasscd by the General Assembly.
| sEcTioH g. Tie military shall DO subordinate
to the civil power. 80 ' -
SECTION The privilege Of the writ OF habeas
corp.s shall not be suspended, uniese when, In
case Of rebellion or invasion. the public safety
| requireit. - ''''S
SECTION 8. Excessive bail shall not be re-
qnired. nor excessive hues imposed, nor cruel
punishment inflicted. - 80 = ,,-'
SECTION 6. The General Assembly sbaif no,
grant any title of nobility, or hereditary die.
tinction, nor create any Office. the aprsoiut.
ment'to which shall be for any longer lime
! than during good behavior. 80. g"Ea -
SECTION 7. The trial by Jury. ns heretofore
used ia this State, and the liberty OF the press.
shall be forever inviQlobly preserved. But tho
| General Assembly shall have power to deter.
mine the number of persons who shall CON.
sn,ulo tho jury In the lnfe1or or District
,Sscglos 81 The free exercise and enjoyment