New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-03-29

and all other officers, before they enter
~ the duties of their offices, shall take
following oath or affirmation; y, "a.
= 40 solemnly swear Cor afirm,) that
..ont the civil and political equality of all
and agree not to attempt to deprive
nsrson or persons on account of race,
;.r mr. previous condition, of any political
eiyil right, privilege, or immu-
!, snioyed by any other class of men.
will support the constitution
s,ovs of the United States and the con-
gs.,,on and laws of this state, and that l
H N faithfully and impartially discharge and
arm all the duties incumbent on me as
.ocording 70 the best of my ability and
,.rstaading. So help me God"
I ,,- lOl. Treason against the state shall
4 a only in levying war against it, or in
\ ,Ia,ing to its thanksgiving them aid
\ oomfort. No person shall be convicted
Mr ,..ssou except on the testimony Of two
,.s..es to the same overt act, or on his
aassion in open court.
!, ,.u lo9. All penalties shall be proper
d IA To the nature of the offense.
,,r lOs. The privilege of free suffrage
n h supported by laws regulating cleo
: and prohibiting under adequate PEN
Il 4. all undue influence thereon from
u ~ bribery, tumult, or other improper
,stiee.
n Inv lO4, No money shall be drawn from
,-pssury but in pursuance of specific
Mutations made by law. A state
Y and account of receipts and
.snaitures of all public moneys
.nbe made annually, in such manner as
NM prescribed by law; and the first gem
assembly converting under this consti-
~ 0n shall make special appropriation to
as i1ate whatever portion of the debt of
convention may at that time remain IN
or uuprovided for.
"'I .v- l05. All civil officers of the state at
~ y shall be voters of aud reside within
'Oa aste; and all district or parish officers
SA Lnreside within their respective districts
'p' urshes, and shall keep their offices at
st place therein as may be required by
!, ~, lOe. All civil officers shall be re-
=, t,sble by an address of two-thirds of the
nbers elect to each house of the general
W. su,bly, except those whose removal is
erwise provided for by this constitution.
=, u, lO7. 10 all elections by the people
-, vote shall be taken by ballot and in all
i ctions by the senate and house of repre-
= ssaYss, Jointly or separately, the vote
#snbe given viva voce.
va, sEE lOs. None but citizens Of the United
i rs and of this state shall be appointed to
n ofHCe of trust or profit in this state.
l., Bb 100. The laws, public records, and
4 judicial and legislative proceedings Of
~, tate shall be promulgated, and pre-
h., sd in the English language; and no law
la 1 b require judicial process to be issued in
.r- osher than the English language.
M. H. ITO. No ex post facto or retroactive
:. nor any law impairing the obligation
=. sntracts, shall be passed; nor vested
:, Is be Invested, unless for purposes Of
"a Nc utility, and for adequate compensa
NM made.
y Ill. Whenever the general assembly
contract debt exceeding in amount
: sum Of one hundred thousand dollars
rs in case of war, TO repel invasion, OIL
,o,. Fess instruction, it shall, in the law
t,t,% ing the debt, provide adequate ways
goy means for the payment of the curren
Nara tFest, and of the principal when thu
orcIs shall become due and the sale
Of shall shall be iTrepealable until prin
he and interest be fully paid
ntc lless the repeating law contain som
ind Auate provision for the payment of tn
? q. cipal and interest of the debt.
no ID RT. III. The general assembly shall pre-
,6ms by law for all change Of venue in civi
nrt criminal cases.
. AZ 81, 1l3, The general assembly may enac
all arsl laws regulating the adoption OF chi
on 4 emancipation of minors, and tn
ncs biting of divorces; but no special Law
be passed relating to particular or il
aim iaal cases.
ma, 3, ia. Every law shall express its oil
boli or objects in its title.
in M NJ. lis. No law shall be revived o
4 M aded by reference to its title; but il
I'D case the revived or amended sectio
lbe re-enaeted and published at length
s,ox, d. ll6. The general assembly shal
: 4. 3 adopt any system or code Of laws b
- Sal reference to such system or code c
~; but in all cases shall specify the seN
III wovisions of the law it may enact.
Avn, sT. III. No person shall hold or exc
a., y, a the same time more than one ofic
II M lust or profit except that of justice
..ns peace or notary public.
ma BE-. lis. Taxation shall be equal an
Dsm throughout the state; all propert
ions be taxed in proportion to its valu'
hold ascertained as directed by law; th
ave Eal assembly shall have power to e1
gery from taxation property actually use
,' .nS srrch, school, or charitable purposes
- az a. general assembly may levy an incom
Mimi upcn all persons pursuing any occup'
, goy tsde, or calling. And all such Pc
agaII iAall obtain license as provided b
g the All tax on income shall be pro rat
/ en- snount of income, or business don
lyicts ID deeds of sale made or that may /
The By collectors of taxes, shall be +
10y By courts IN evidence as prina tao
low ales. The general assembly sha
IN ~; BOIL tax on all male inhabitants
nerIu ass over twenty-one years old, Il
eneu and charitable purposes, which ia
ed as never exceed one dollar and fif
late per annum.
" q Ito. No liability, either state, par