The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-04-18


The Goyernmentof Virginia ought to be erect
ed or established within the limits thereof.
.AYI1.9 That no Tree government, or the
blessings Of liberty, can be preserved 10 any
people but by firm adherence to justice,
moderation, temperance, and virtue, and by a
frequent recurrence: to fundamental princi-
pies. ,,,=s-f,, s7-- ~ 80 &c ss -
XVIII. That religion, or the duty which we
owe to our Creator, and the manner Of dis
charging it, can be directed only by reason
and conviction, not by force or violence and,
therefore, all men IRE equally entitled to the
free exercise of religion according to the die
tates OF conscience; and that 1t Is the mutual
duty Of all to practice Christian forbearance,
love, and charity, towards each other.
XIX. That neither slavery nor involuntary
servitude, except as lawful Imprisonment may
constitute such, shall exist within this State.
Xxx. That all citizens Of the State are hereby
declared to possess equal civil and political
rights and public privileges.
XXI. The rights enumerated in this Bib OF
Rights shall not be construed to limit other
rights OF the people not therein expressed. =
XXI. The declaration Of the political rights
and privileges of the inhabitants of this State
Is hereby declared to be part of the Consfltu-
ton of this Commonwealth, and, shall not be
violated on any pretence whatever ~st7ss%s-
'.'.es Article II. - - -, =
go g 73s DIVISION OF POWERS III ssE9-s
The Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary
Depar tments shall be separate and distinct, so
that neither exercise the powers properly be-
longing to either of the others ;snor shall any
person exercise the power Of more than one OF
them at the same time, exceptsas hereinafter
provided. So W. - $50 25 - t'is@1
ssztsa ARTICLE Ill. a@ I,
ELECTIVE FRANCHISE.
Section l. Every male citizen of the Uni.
ted States twenty-one years old, who snail
have been a resident of this State twelve
months, and Of the county, city, or town in
which he shall offer to vote three months next
preceding any election, shall be enu i IL 70
pie at such election: Provided, That no ON,
Ger, soldier, seaman, or marine OF the Onlted
States army or navy shall be CONSIDERED d
toned therein: And provided also, That the
following persons shall be excluded from
voting: --.5--5ss.-..s III 49, - HI. 1870 u
I. Idiots and 1unatics. Z. y 49,
g. Persons convicted OF bribery In any eiee-
tion, embezzIement Of public funds, treason,
8. No person who, while citizen of this
State, has, since, the adoption OF this Constr
sent or accepted q challenge to fight duel
with deadly weapon, either within OF pc
yond the boundaries of this State, OF KNOW
iDgl5 conveyed a challenge, or aided OF nsSis \,
ed in any manner in fighting q duel, snail pc
allowed to vote or hold any office Of honor
profit. or trust, under this Constatuuon. 80.
4. Every person who has been senator "
representative in Congress-. OF eiec.orgvi
President or Vice President, or Whc nsla nnS
office, civil or military, under the United
States, or under any State, who, having pre-
yiously taken an oath as. a memberol Con
gress or as an officer Of the United States, %
as a member of any, State LegislaIure,e OF 90
an executive OF judicial officer OF any STATE,
shall have engaged in insurrection or repellion
against the same, or given aid or comfort 70
the enemies thereof: . This. clause snan IN
clude the following officers: Governor, ne ea
tenant governor, secretary of state, audlIor
of public accounts, second auditor, register o.
the land Office, state treasurer, attorney sene'
raj. sheriffs, sergeant of q city OF town, com
missioner of the revenue, county -surveyol.ss'
constables, oyerseers OF the poor, coLanA -.
sioner of the board Of public works, Judges OF
the supreme court, judge of the circuit courts,
Judge of the court of hustings, Justlces OF the
county courts; mayor, recorder, aIoeinen'
councilmen Of city or town; coroheIs,
escheators inspectors of tobacco, Hour, &C. /;
clerks of the supreme, district, circuit, ana
county courts, and Of the 5courtof MUSINGS )
and attorneys for the commonWeaitn ITO :
vided That the Legislature may, oy a VOC VI
biIities incurred by this clause from any per.
son included therein by separate Yote II! III
each case -, .,ol,ot
and all persons entitled to vote 'snaii pe eng
except exc as restricted in this Constitution.
SECTION s. All persons entitled TO vote ano
hold office, and none other, shall De "
st Sr p The General Assembly shall at
its 1irst session under this Constitution enact
q general registration law; and every petsoI
Offering or applying to register snail take anu ~
subscribe before the officer cnargeu VIII
making q registration Of voters the following
81. -, do solemnly swear Tor afhrm)
that T am not disqualified from exercising Inc
right of suffrage by the Constitution framed
nv the Convention which assembled IN the CITY
OF Richmond on the third day q Desem9 ss 3
1857. and that will support ana oe1enu Ssne
same to the best my ability.
SECTION 8. Mo voter, during the time OF
holding any election at which ne Is entiueo W
vote shall bs compelled to perform mill "a
service, except in timeof war or Papitc
danger to work upon public roads !; or TO at
tend any court as suitor, Juror, OF Wines !,
and NO voter shall be snbject to arrest unoeI
INV civil process during his attendance a.
elections, or in going to OF returning TON 9n
them. = - 81 800 49, ~
SECTION s. Alipersons, before entering npo u
the discharge of any function as oncers OF
this State, must take and subscribe the Ioi-
lowing oath or Affirmation: a.. !.
81, dc solenply swear Tor amTml I ;aa
/ will support: and maintain the Constitution
and laws OF the United States and the ., Son
stitution and laws Of the State Of Virginia |;
that recognize and accept the clyn ana po.
litical equality OF all men before sls LIVE ,
and that will faithfully perform the duty
Of - to the best f my ability. soheip me
SECTOR =. In addition TO the foregoing oath
OF. Office, the governor. Ientenantsgoys Tnor,
members OF the general Assembly, sscfs 10y
or state, auditor of public accounts, STATE
treasurer, attorney-general,a all persons elect.
ed to any convention to franc q constltuy,on
for this State, or to change, alter, or amenu on
revise this Constitution In any manner, ana M
mayor and council Of any city orsto snan,
hafcra thew AM or an 3ie dnfieS of their respec.