New Orleans Republican., 1868-04-02
CONSTITUTION.
TITLE 1.-BnL oF RIaHTs.

SWAlAa, ana nave ceFbaln lHdllcuabhO A'SN~J
mo8g these are life, liberty, and the pur-
\ lit 1f happiness. To secure these rights,
arguments are instituted among men,
! ring their just powers from the con-
at of the governed.
AeT. 2. All persons, without regard to
4 color, or previous condition, born or
. eaIized in the United States, and sub
~ TO the jurisdiction thereof and resi-
el ns Of this state for one year, are citizens
lis state. The citizens of this state
allegiance to the United States; and
j. allegiance is paramount to that which
" Y owe to the state. They shall enjoy
% same civil, political, and public rights
privileges, and be subject to the same
4 and penalties.
M. 8. There shall be neither slavery
n involuntary servitude in this state,
ii rwise than for the punishment of crime,
reof the party shall have been duly
Bicted.
Rr 4. The press shall be free every
en- may freely speak, write, and pub
his sentiments on all subjects, being
e onsible for the abuse of this liberty.
ART 5. The right of the people peace
n to assemble and petition the govern
\ b, or any department thereof, shall
i br be abridged.
Rr. 6. Prosecutions shall be by indict-
u or information. The accused shall be
lled to a speedy public trial by an i'm
rfal jury of the parish in which the Of
was committed, unless the venue be
abged. He shall not be compelled to
q e evidence against himself; he shall
10 the right of being heard by himself or
d nsel; be shall have the right of meeting
witnesses face to face, and shall have
pulsory process for obtaining witnesses
is favor. He shall not be tried twice
lhs same offense.
RT. Z. All persons shall be bail
= by sufficient securities, unless
: capital offenses, where the proof
4 evident, or the presumption
ht, or unless after conviction, for any
4 be or o6rense punishable with death or
risonment at hard labor. The privilege
8 he writ Of habeas corpus shall not be
pended.
ART, 8. Excessive bail shall not be re-
aired excessive fines shall not be i'm
n led nor cruel or unusual punishments
" icted.
ID ART. Q. The right Of the people to be Sc
q re in their persons, houses, papers, and
bets against unreasonable searches and
niEures shall not be violated and no war
lt shall issue but upon probable cause,
ported by oath or affirmation, and
% ticularly describing the place to be
rched, or the person OF things to be
j zed.
ART. 10. All courts shall be open and
Try person for injury done him in his
ID, goods, person, or reputation shall
ge adequate remedy by due process of
and justice administered without de-
! or unreasonable delay.
ART. IL. No law shall be passed fixing
price Of manual labor.
ART. IL. Every person has the natural
BIT to worship God according to the die
3 Of his conscience. No religious test
II be required as a qualification for
I &c.
y d aRT. IS. All persons shall enjoy equal
d hts and privileges upon any CON
fance of a public character !.
. 4 all places of business, or Of public
4 ort, or for which license Is required by
!, her state, parish, or municipal authority,
i " be deemed places Of public charac-
/! and shall be opened to the accommoda-
and patronage of all persons, without
! dncHon or discrimination on account Of
. y Or color.
y ART IA. The rights enumerated in this
shall not be construed to limit OF
ridge other rights Of the people not
I. rein expressed
TITLE n.--rAgIsl.ATrvE DEPARTMENT..
Art. Is. The Legislative power Of the'
Z te shall be vested ia two dissihct
Rnches; the one to be styled the house Of
reseutatiyes, the other the senate, and
the general assembly Of the state of
4nisiana.
ART. l6. The members Of the house of
PFesentatives shall continue in ofice for
9 years from the day. Of the closing of
general elections.
] ARr. II. Representatives shall be chosen.
the fiEst Monday in November every two.
ars, and the election shall be completed
one day. The general assembly shall
bet annually on the first Monday in Janu-
!: !, unless different day be appointed BY
\, and their sessions shall be held at the
: Of government.
Ar. 10. Every elector under this eonsti-
Ion shall beeligibIs TO q seat ia the house
! representatives and every elector who
reached the age Of twenty-five years,
all be eligible 70 the senate; Provided,
b no person shall be representative or
natOr unless at the time Of bis election he
s qualified elector Of the representative
senatorial district from which be is
scssd.
Az, Is, Elections ioE members Of the
'nelal assembly shall b held at he several
eeiion precinots established by law. 3
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