New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-03-31
CONSTITUTION.
TITLE 1.-Bn.L OF RIGHTS.


governments are instituted among men,
deriving their just powers from the con-
.ent of the governed.
ART. q All persons, without regard to
rsce color, or previous condition, born or
u,,uralized in the United States, and sub
ieot to the jurisdiction thereof, and resi-
dents Of this state for one year, are citizens
a this state. The citizens Of this state
ose allegiance to the United States; and
his allegiance is paramount to that which
tsey owe to the state. They shall enjoy
he same civil, political and public rights
and privileges, and be subject to the same
pains and penalties.
ART. 8. There shall be neither slavery
nor involuntary servitude. in this state,
otherwise than for the punishment of crime,
vhereof the party shall have been duly
nnvicted.
ART, A. The press shall be free every
stizen may freely speak, write, and pub
sh bis sentiments on all subjects, being
responsible for the abuse of this liberty.
Art. 5. The right of the people peace
ably to assemble and petition the govern
nsut, or any department thereof, shall
I never be abridged.
ART. 6. Prosecutions shall be by indict-
neut or information. The accused shall be
entitled to a speedy public trial by an i'm
partial jury of the parish in which the Of
Tense was committed, unless the venue be
i, changed. He shall not be compelled to
\ give evidence against himself he shall
have the right of being heard by himself or
counsel be shall have the right of meeting
Y the witnesses face to face, and shall have
! compulsory process for Oh ing witnesses
n his favor. He shall tried twice
! for the same ofense,
Art. 7. All Shall be bail
! ahle by sufiC securities, unless
N N hr capital of ses, where the proof
N ! evident or the presumption
b great, or IN sss after conviction, for any
ii rime or o8snse punishable with death or
a mprisR Inent at HARD labor. The privilege
b u writ of habeas corpus shall not be
as M ended.
a ART. 8. Excessive bail shall not be re-
81 duired /; excessive fines shall not be i'm
ny ny posed nor cruel or unusual punishments
{. inflicted.
a. ART, 0. The right Of Che people to be Sc
ID cure in their persons, houses, papers, and
q eiech against unreasonable searches and
" seizures shall not be violated; and no war
~ rant shall issue but upon probable cause,
ID supported by oath or affirmation, and
~ + particularly describing the place to be
g n earehed, or the person. or things to be
seized.
. ART. 10. All courts shall be open and
very person for injury done him in his
4 and, goods, person, or reputation shall
E@ ave adequate remedy by due process Of
" aw, and justice administered without de-
" pal or unreasonable delay.
= AIR. IL. No law shall be passed fixing
3 " be price Of manual labor.
W ART. II. Every person has the natural
light to worship God according to the die.
I I'st Vi ms conscience. No religious test
n ball be required as qualification for
: dee.
ART. Is. ALI persons shall enjoy equal
~ ights and privileges upon any con-
! syance of public character 4;
Al % all places Of business, or ofpublic
$ sort, or for which license is required by
iher state, parish, or municipal authority,
E all be deemed places of public charac-
n 1, and shall be opened to the accommoda-
pn and patronage of all persons, without
I'D tinction or discrimination on account Of
ii ass Or color.
AR. IA. rhe rights enumerated in this
NJ aa shall not be construed to limit or
l. l. ulge other rights of the people not
Ia " nea expressed.
q !, ArLE H.-LEGIsLATIyE, DEPARTMENT.
4, AaE Is. The legislative power of the
SiIa shall be vested in two distinct
J Ls nnehes; the one to be styled the house of
q tssentatives, the other the senate, and
: elh The general assembly of the state Of
Isl 1s oplsiana.
md arr. Is. The members of the house Of
III personalities shall continue in Office for
"a ~ years from the day Of the closing OF
~ n general elections;
e AM. II. Representatives shall be chosen
n the first Monday in November every two
I'M earn, and the election shall be completed
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