New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-18
CONSTITUTION.
TITLE hill OF RIGHTS.

M these are life, liberty, and the pur-
'qg happiness. To secure these rights,
ID bments are instituted among men,
a9 IL their just powers from the con-
. the governed.
"a 2. All persons, without regard to
O, bolor, or previous condition, born or
4 llized in the United States, and sub
~ the jurisdiction thereof, and resi-
7 Of this state for one year, are citizens
j state. The citizens of this state
! lIlegiance to the United States; and
d egiance is paramount to that which |
~ OWe to the state. They shall enjoy |
~ ~ Inc civil, political, and public rights |
~ ivileges, and be subject to the same
N and penalties.
8. There shall be neither slavery |
,ui Involuntary servitude in this state,
a Fise than for the punishment Of crime,
Oh Of the party shall have been duly
" \ ted.
ny 4. The press shall be free; every
). may freely speak, write, and pub
u sentiments on all subjects, being
ID bslble for the abuse Of this liberty.
5. The right of the people peace
m m d assemble and petition the govern
Is or any department thereof, shall
" be abridged.
"a 6. Prosecutions shall be by indict-
8 or information. The accused shall be
n cd to a speedy public trial by an i'm
jury of the parish in which the of
NJ was committed, unless the venue be
led, he shall not be compelled to
ri evidence against himself; he shall
~ he right of being heard by himselfor
\ lei be shall have the right of meeting
7, illnesses face to face, and shall have
\ alsory process for obtaining witnesses
81 favor. He shall not be tried twice
: q e same offense.
nd b 7. All persons shall be bail
Nd by sufficient securities, unless
=" tapital ofEenses, where the proof
a evident, or the presumption
-Au or unless after conviction, for any
I II or offense punishable with death or
9 sonment athard labor. The privilege
,gs writ of habeas corpus shall not be
\ nded.
.. s. Excessive bail shall not be re-
Srd a.; excessive fines shall not be i'm
To- 70 nor cruel or unusual punishments
I, ne Asd.
y n O. The right of the people to be Sc
NJ, ID their persons, houses, papers, and
T. against unreasonable searches and
n les shall not be violated and no war
OF shall issue but upon probable cause,
~ orted by oath or affirmation, and
d cularly describing the place to be
a he'd, or the person or things to be
~ d.
y b 10, All courts shall be open and
% % person for injury done him in his
I'd goods, person, or reputation shall
~ adequate remedy by due process Of
N and justice administered without de-
d unreasonable delay.
d ID = Il. No law shall be passed fixing
Il rice Of manual labor.
b d, IL. Every person mas the natural
q 70 worship God according to the die
"a Of his conscience. No religious test
d be required as a qualification for
q b. ID. All persons shall enjoy equal
a q and privileges upon any con
IN ~ pee Of a public character ;
Nv 1Eg all places of business, or Of public
!, = or for which a license is required by
isI 4 state, parish, or municipal authority
N De deemed Naces of public charac-
81 md shall be opened to the accommoda-
y Aad patronage Of all persons, without
II etion or discrimination on account OF
d pr color.
u b IA. The rights enumerated in this
shall not be construed to limit or
a BE other rights of the people not
4. expressed.
y lz.E H.---LEGIsLATIvE DEPARTMENT.
n B. Is. The Legislative power of the
" shall be vested in two distinct
IA hes; the one to be styled the house Of
~ sentatives, the other the senate, and
y u the general assembly of the state Of
% iana.
) b. l6. The members Of the house Of
q sentatives shall continue in office for
a PEARS from the day of the closing Of
: eneral elections.
y h II. Representatives shall be chosen
h e first Monday in November every two
VI aud the election shall be completed
a q day. Tie general assembly shall
4 annually on the irst Monday in Janu-
\ 4 ihless different day be appointed by
"a snd their sessions shall be held at the
q IA government,
j. e Is. Every elector under this consti.
= ashall be eligible to a seat in the house
. 2Eesentatives and every elector who
cached the age Of twenty-five years,
BE- eligible to the senate; Provided,
u person shall be representative or
n 2 nnless at the time OF his election be
q gaAllded eleetor Of he representative
d. Hatorial district from which he is
~ Elections for members d the
u assembly shall be held at the several
n \ precincts established by law
II II e. Representation in the house OF
aHves shall be equal and uniform;
aF the first general assembly elected
IN a