New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-10
CONSTITUTION.
TITLE bill OF RIGHTS.

al. and have certain inalienable rights;
ong these are life, liberty, and the pur-
Of happiness. To secure these rights
\ erpments are instituted among men,
wing their just powers from the con-
Of the governed.
Nl ARr. 2. All persons, without regard to
\ color, or previous condition, born or
/ !, nralized in the United States, and sub
!. to the jurisdiction thereof, and resi-
Nl rs Of this state for one year, are citizens
Ia his state. The citizens of this state
q. allegiance to the United States; and
n allegiance is paramount TO that which
ns. owe to the state. They shall enjoy
III same civil, political, and public rights
Nol privileges, and be subject to the same
q ps and penalties.
Of In. 8. There shall be neither slavery
/ involuntary servitude in this state,
Ma erwise than for the punishment Of crime,
ys reof the party shall have been duly
60 Ficted.
n BIT. 4. The press shall be free every
g1a en- may freely speak, write. and pub
Egs bis sentiments on all subjects, being
" onslble for the abuse of this liberty.
N : Rr. 5. The right of the people peace
}. 10 assemble and petition the govern
IA or any department hereof, shall
rEs r be abridged.
I4s Rr. 6. Prosecutions shall be by indict-
an or information. The accused shall be
h Il He'd to a speedy public trial by an i'm
gdE. id jury of the parish in which the of
was committed, unless the venue be
pro ged He shall not be compelled 10
AN, evidence against himself; he shall
:, Tie right of being heard by himself or
lsel he shall have the right of meeting
Witnesses face to face, and shall have
lux bulsory process for obtaining witnesses
! 5 Tss ! favor. He shall not be tried twice
IL u5t 1. be same offense.
|0i'u H. Z. All persons shall be bail
d.G.. by sufficient securities, unless
RI, capital ofFe7ses, where the proof
nd q evident, OF the presumption
or unless after conviction, for any
L III or offense punishable with death or
egog sonment at hard labor. The privilege
pr ewrit of habeas corpus shall not be
NA nded.
.o b. 8. Excessive bail shall not be re-
n @, excessive fines shall not be i'm
nor cruel or unusual punishments
LENK ed.
/ 0s M u Q. The right Of the people TO be Sc
S w. n their persons, houses, papers, and
degaa against unreasonable searches and
|fo7a "a shall not be violated and no war
itous AAn issue but upon probable cause,
isS ried by oath or affirmation, and
end larly describing the place to oe
ys' o. Asd, or the person or things to be
lsa
eDat 10. All courts shall be open and
pr O person for injury done him in his
Ma goods, person, or reputation shall
re. adequate remedy by due process Of
hd justice administered without de-
unreasonable delay.
+ TAI II. No law shall be passed fixing
Z 'V Gos 10 Of manual labor.
as & SIS u. Every person has the natural
OrO'a' worship God according to the die
| Eit ssTs bis conscience. No religious test
Y LIZ, Issa y required as q qualification for
SHOW
-. IS, All persons shall enjoy equal
Ospa9 and privileges upon any CON
s IN Of public character /;
places of business, or Of public
JlsIAi of for which license is required by
la0 tate, parish, or municipal authority,
deemed places of public charac-
fup IN shall be opened to the accommoda-
oY b. patronage of all persons, without
me On or discrimination on account Of
b.. % color.
ivsrZ X. rhe rights enumerated in this
he II not be construed to limit or
|Fapf other rights of the people not
LsL1uV oppressed.
/ c'eIoa H.--LEGIsIATTvE DEPARTMENT..
'ne IS. The legislative power Of the
D. mar all be vested in two distinct
M "a \; the one to be styled the house Of
tatives, the other the senate, and
- general assembly Of the state of
a. ID.
CHA ls. The members of the house of
tatives shall continue in Office for
! ,a1iy \ from the day of the closing Of
Z , MSTcl bal elections.
b ~. ttpS 2 7. Representatives shall be chosen
|.oEs " rt Monday in November every two |
q Il the election shall be completed
1hsg e ~. The general assembly shall |
laally on the first Monday in Janu-
OkW. different day be appointed by |
'sPe4 lheiE sessions shall be held at the
pr col pFernment.
Ana Every elector under this eonsti-
\. il-be eligible to seatin the house
snsatives and every elector who
p FOL ed The age Of twenty-five yeaFs,
Eligible to the senate Provided,
Z 0ri S eon shall be a representative or
sRs 9 az loss At the time Of bis election he
~ al'G ma Va electOr Of the representative
.vh. aal district from which he Is
areons
sad tn Elections for members Of the
ssition mbly shall be held At the several
u Isss aeincts established by law,
,ses.s Representation in the house Of
avea shall be equal and uniforms;