New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-16
} CONSTITUTION.

|, IL Of happiness. To secure these rights,
y overnments are instituted among men,
IRVING their just powers from the con-
nj Of the governed
Art. 2. All persons, without regard TO
cs color, or previous condition, born or
aturalized in the United States, and sub
Ct to the jurisdiction thereof, and resi-
sns of this state for one year, are citizens
! this state. The citizens of this state
ne allegiance to the United States; and
4 allegiance is paramount to that which
~ owe TO the state. They shall enjoy
same civil, political, and public rights
privileges, and be subject to the same
ns and penalties.
LIT. 8. There shall be neither slavery
involuntary servitude in this state,
srwise than for the punishment Of crime,
sreOf the party shall have been duly
yicted.
IRr. 4. The press shall be free every
geo may freely speak, write, and pub
his sentiments on all subjects, being
Donsible for the abuse of this liberty.
RT. s. The right of the people peace
to assemble and petition the govern
It, or any department thereof, shall
er be abridged.
lRE. 6. Prosecutions shall be by indict-
b or information. The accused shall be
siltled to a speedv public trial by an i'm
artial jury Of the parish in which the Of
nae was committed, unless the venue be
banged. he shall not be compelled to
i've evidence against himself; be shall
aEs the right Of being heard by himself or
ounsel be shall have the right Of Peeting
\ witnesses face to face, and shall have
Isnpulsory process for obtaining Witnesses
d Ills favor. he shall not be tried twice
\ b the same oFense.
ART. Z. All persons shall be ball
ble by sufficient securities, unless
~ capital OnSsnses, where the proof
Il evident, or the presumption
I reat, or unless after conviction, for any
zime or offeuse punishable, with death or
nprisonmens at hard labor. The privilege
the writ Of habeas corpus shall not be
depended.
AKT. 8. Excessive bail shall not be re-
4uired excessive fines shall not be i'm
posed nor cruel or unusual punishments
I alcted.
\ Arr. 8. The right Of the people TO be so
re in their persons, houses, papers, and
sAecu against unreasonable searches and
SelEures shall not be violated'i and 40 war
/ rant shall issue but upon probable cause.
Supported BY oath or ALTERNATELY and
aarHcularly describing the place 70 be
seaEched, or the person or things 2 be
peiaed. WI
ART. 10. All courts shall be open ena
eSery person for injury done him IN nl
Hand, goods, person, or reputation shall
Asye adequate remedy BY due process Q
iANi and justice administered Wltnout us
NAL or unreasonable delay. "
Arr, II, No law shall be passed hxin
4 he price Of manual labor.
Arr. l2. Every person has the naluFl
light 70 worship God according 70 the dl'
eates Of his conscience. No religious tei
eha1 be required as qualification 70
elaCe, ,aaa5 N
Arr. IS All persons shall enjoy equI
lights and privileges upon any col
Ns.as,.nao - a ,,r,kIfo nhdra6fa5,
md all places Of business, or Of publ
lesort, or for which license Is required
either state, parish, or municipal authority
shall be deemed places Of public chara'
ter, and shall be opened to the aecommOdl
Ton and patronage Of all persons, withol
aieHnctlon or discrimination on account
IxAce or color, 9
AR. IA. me rights enumerated in thl
atle shall not DE construed to Limit Z
abEidge other rights Of the people ns
herala expressed. e
vTrLn u.--LEesIArVE DEPARTlENT. I
ARr. Is. The legislative power Of q
state shall Be avestsd 10 two dishnl
i branches; the cueto be styled the house
Representative, the other the senate, an
i both the general assembly Of the, state I
4 ks0uiaiana.iQ geaW Mfa $40 YlE0
AEE. l6.5The members Of the house
4 representatives shall continue in ofuce G
6wQ years from the day Of the closing
hs general elections. %
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