New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-17
CONSTITUTION.
TITLE L-BuL OF RIGHTS.


4 No these are life, liberty, and the pur-
Il happiness. To secure these rights,
rpments are Instituted among men,
j. Eing their just powers from the con-
Of the governed.
N. 2. All persons, without regard to
color, or previous condition, born or
\ rslized in the United States, and sub
% the jurisdiction thereof, and resi-
u Of this state for one year, are citizens
I M state. The citizens of this state
I, allegiance to the United States; and
/. allegiance is paramount to that which
owe to the state. They shall enjoy
I lame civil, political, and public rights
i privileges, and be subject to the same
! and penalties.
~. 8. There shall be neither slavery
Involuntary servitude ia this state,
rwise than for the punishment of crime,
sof the party shall have been duly
icted.
h. 4. The press shall be free every
Z "a may freely speak, write, and pub
lis sentiments on all subjects, being
I snslble for the abuse of this liberty.
b. 5. The right of the people peace
10 assemble and petition the govern
or any department thereof, shall
4 6 be abridged.
h, c. Prosecutions shall be by indlet-
K OF information. The accused shall be
led to a speedy public trial by an i'm
81 jury of the parish in which the Of
was committed, unless the venue be
ged. He shall not be compelled 10
evidence against himself; be shall
1 he right of being heard by himself or
hssl be shall have the right of meeting
Witnesses face to face, and shall have
pulsory process for obtaining witnesses
favor. He shall not be tried twice
] be same offense.
KE. z. All persons shall be bail
by sufficient securities, unless
capital ofenses, where the proof
evident, or the presumption
4 n or unless after conviction, for any
BE or Otfense punishable with death or
risOnmsnt ct hard labor. The privilege
\ be writ of habeas corpus shall not be
A ,snded.
\ RT 8. Excessive bail shall not be re-
bod excessive fines shall not be i'm
nor cruel or unusual punishments
+ sled.
q RT. 3. The right of Che people to be Sc
d In their persons, houses, papers, and
VI against unreasonable searches and
wes shall not be violated; and no war
anal issue but upon probable cause,
ported by oath or affirmation, and
ienlarly describing the place to be
Sehsd, or the person or things to be
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4 n. 10. All courts shall be open and
N person for injury done him in his
Y goods, person, or reputation shall
4 adequate remedy by due process Of
and Justice administered without de-
o. unreasonable delay.
sE. IL. No law shall be passed fixing
lroe Of manual labor,
", u. Every person has the natural
u b worship God according to the die.
sef his conscience. No religious test
!. y sss required as a qualification foT
Is. All persons shall enjoy equal
4 . and privileges upon any con-
lnee Of q public character I;
Al places of business, or Of public
I Or for which a license Is required by
D state, parish, or municipal authority,
70 deemed places of public Charac-
!, and shall be opened to the accommoda-
md patronage Of all persons, without
Rc6On or discrimination on account of
o. color.
r. IA. The rights enumerated in this
4 shall not be construed to limit or
ge other rights Of the people not
p expressed. =.
1LE n.-LHGIsIATvE DEPARTMENT.
p. Is, The legislative power Of the
shall be vested in tive distinct
rhes; The oneto be styled the house Of
aeutatiYes, the other the senate, and
The general assembly Of the state of
J, siana.
lsr. l6. The members of the house Of
Rsentatives shall continue in Office for
5ears from the day Of the closing of
GENERAL elections. $40
I n II. Representatives shall be chosen
\ . arat Moaday in November every two
and the election shall be completed
e day. The general assembly shall
snauaiiy on the first Monday in Janu-
unless different day be appointed by
= md their sessions shall be held ct the
q government.
Il 10. Every elector under this eonsti-
I shall DO eligible to a seat Ia the house
pEsseasatiyes and every elector Who
reached the age Of twenty-five years,
be eligible TO the ssnAisi PssVIasd,
20 person shall BE- representative or
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