The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-09
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The New Constitution-Its Terms Democratic
and Liberal.
We give below the main features OF the Hayden
sttuton as modified by the National Assembly that
lately convened at Prince The mos. important
change made the provision in relation to the term of
the Presidency which is made four years, with the
prohibition against reelection until period Of least
four years have elapsed since the expiration Of the pre-
vious term. General Salnave assumes the Execu-
tive chair for one term, from May Is, 1867
The territory Of Hayti and the islands dependent
thereon declared inviolable, and may not be alien
ated by any treaty convention.
Nal1razed Haytens are not admitted 10 the exercise
Of political rights until after residence Of FIVE in
the country.
Citizenship lie forfeited by naturalization in foreign
country BY the abandonment Of the country at period
Of imminent danger by accepting without authority OF
the Hayden government, public employment or pay
from foreign government BY rendering service to tho
enemies of the republic, or having any dealings with
them.
The exercise Of political rights suspended by
OF bankruptcy simple or fraudulent and by persistent
lished.
No tribunal can be established unless by authority OF
law No extraordinary commissions tribunals, under
whatever denomination can be created especially under
the name Of courts martial.
free and all religious scots receive equal protection from
the State The ministers OF the Roman Catholic reli.
gon professed by the majority OF the Haytiens 10
get salary from the State, which shall be fixed by
system OF free education Ii provided for. There
70 10 primary SCHOOLS 10Y DOTH sexes, all
citizens primary agricultural schools for the instruc
0n Of the peasantry and in the principal there
arc 70 be superior secondary schools for instruction
in the elements Of the sciences in the higher branches
Of literature and in the fine arte
Hospitals asd penissntiaries are 70 10 established In
The rights OF the people 70 assemble for the discus
sion Of political subjects 10 recognized but they
DO SO without arms, and may not assemble in public
places without permission Of the police authorities.
Every male citizen who has attained the age OF
twsnty:one has the right Of voting provided he
not less than five years in the cultivation Of .
farm or exercises . profession, or s employed in the
public service o. engaged in some Industrial calling
with the whole people, 10 delegated 70 these powers
indu:tra the Lsgsaive the Executive and the judi.
bers, . House Of Representatives and . Senate,
which form the legislative body. The gov
tative. Each power is Independent Of the other two
The number Of representatives is fixed according TO
popoauon Inc representative are elected FOR three
ers Of real estate in Hay Naturaxcd citizens
eligible for seat in the House Of Representatives until
sentatives paid 800 month during sessions
Tho Senate is composed OF thirty members They
tivss from list of candidates chosen BY the electoral
colleges. They are paid sl25 month. The Senate 10
permanent body; but il may adjourn. provided. when
IL does 30, II leaves permanent committee composed
Of I've Senator'S who have power 10 convoke the senate
the legislative body.
Az the opening Of each annual session the two cham
bers for themselves into national assembly, Of which
the President of the Senate President This national
assembly elects the President OF the republic declares
war and determines ON all matters relating TO war;
proves rejects treaties OF peace alliance, neutrality
commerce and other International assentsd
10 ~ the executive power; authorizes the raising Of
loans the credit OF the republic; exercises the right
o! committing sentences passed on political offenders
authorizes the establishment Of national bank, and
changes the place fixed for the capital Of the republic
All laws passed bv the two chambers are immediately
sent to the executive Who has the right 70 make objec-
sonA In he objects he sends back the law with his
objections to the chamber which II originally passed
II his objections overruled the law s returned him
be promulgated 1t requires twothird vote 1t least
to maintain the objections and TO amend the Law accord
ingly.
attained the Of thirty five before election and
must be the son Of HAytsn father. He must be the
owner OF real estate in Hayu and have his residence
there No one can be reelected President until after
The mpeachmer, ard trial Of the President for abuse
Of authority and powers, malversaton treason or any
~ provided for in this wise Tho impeachment In made
by the chambar Of Representatives and the President
10 arraigned before the Senate. II reqsre majority
Of ~ least two thirds In both chambers respectively TO
find him guilty. The Senate pronounces the sentence,
which II forfeiture Of ONCE and deprvas OF the right
OF exercising any other public functions for year
least and for not more than Eve ysars The President
may be impeached either for offences committed in the
exercise Of his functions a. President. for extra
official offences Pending the trial the Council OF secre
taries OF State charged with the executive authority
The justices OF the peace and the judges appointed
by the President, with power OF removal from ONCE
Plurality OF saiared Offices is expressly forbidden
The army Is reduced TO peace footing and its con-
tneent IS voted annually. No one can be promoted TO
any military grade in the army who has not been q
soldier There privileged corps but the President
OF Hayti has particular guard. which subject TO the
national guard which all Hsyiiens are liable 70 serve
from the sge OF eighteen 20 sixty.
All foreigners found in tho territory OF the republic
shall enjoy full protection OF person and property