New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-04-12

me- duties of their offices, shall take
having oath or affirmation II, "a.
M solemnly swear (or afirm,) that 1
II the civil and political equality of all
nd agree not to attempt to deprive
IL, rson or persons on account of race,
or previous condition, of any political
! vi right, privilege, or immu-
= uioyed by any other class of men.
aN will support the constitution
Igs VS. of the United States and the con-
vi ou and laws of this state, and that /
lthfully and impartially discharge and
OF n all the duties incumbent on me as
' 4 Dcording to the best of my ability and
Il handing. So help me Cod"
IS 1Ol. Treason against the stateshall
81 tonly in levying war against it, or in
r ng to its thanksgiving them aid
!, bmfort. No person shall be convicted
bson except on the testimony of two
ges to the same overt act, or on his
= sion in open court.
4, lO2. All penalties shall be proper
to the nature of the offense.
, 1903. The privilege of free suffrage
teH i supported by laws regulating cleo
4 and prohibiting under adequate pen.
aid all undue influence thereon from
I'd bribery, tumult, or other improper
led &c.
Il lOl. No money shall be drawn from
IS, sasury but in pursuance of specific
a i pnations made by law. A state
and account of receipts and
e iltur1s of all public moneys
or, Be made annually, in such manner as
rle e prescribed by law; and the first gem
d sembly converting under this consti-
led shall make special appropriation to
le ste whatever portion of the debt of
b Onyention may at that time remain I'M
sh ruuprovided for.
Che los. All civil officers of the state at
ell shall be voters of aud reside With
ste; and all district or parish officers
'iyl reside within their respective districts
dut tshes, and shall keep their offices at
'fa place therein as may be required by
lelq
lo6. All civil officers shall be re-
W Bile by an address of two-thirds of the
anal bers elect to each house of the general
List &bly, except those whose removal is
'iiJ wise provided for by this constitution.
lie lO7. In all elections by the people
din be shall be taken by ballot and in all
rla Ous by the senate and house of repre-
or lives, jointly or separately, the vote
d De given viva voce.
SUI 1903. None but citizens of the United
", and ofthis state shall be appointed to
q flee of trust or profit in this state.
lill 100. The laws, public records, and
Of 1iicial and legislative proceedings of
40 tate shall be promulgated, and pre-
AM 4 in the English language; and no law
off require judicial process to be issued in
'gn Their than the English language.
gu ITO. No ex post facto Or retroactive
In nor any law impairing the obligation
ne ntracts, shall be passed; nor vested
hos be Invested, unless for purposes of
Ms, utility, and for adequate compensa-
ling made.
4 Ill. Whenever the general assembly
i1l contract debt exceeding in amount
lvui Hm of one hundred thousand dollars,
Q, bin case of war, to repel invasion, or
csr ess instruction, it shall, in the law
T, Ing the debt, provide adequate ways
Inn means for the payment of the current
ent st. and of the principal when the
lie shall become due /; and the said
enc hall shall be irrepealable until prin-
C and interest be fully paid /;
d less the repeating law contain some
the nate provision for the payment of the
sptt apd and interest of the debt.
ID ,. IA The general assembly shall pro-
II BY sE for oil change of venue in civil
ing criminal cases.
CHI 3. ll8. The general assembly may enact
'ua al laws regulating the adoption Of chill
ga Emancipation of minors, and the
laI ting of divorces; but no special law
son be passed relating to particular Or in.
nd usl cases.
L ia. Every law shall express its OBJ
Of b objects in its title.
mo liz. No law shall be revived OF
ho ded by reference to its title; but in
in case the revived or amended section
i be re-enacted and published at length.
, ZIG. The general assembly shall
adopt any system OF code Of laws by
sIu al reference to such system or code Of
d buI in ali cases snSii specify inc sew
orn FOvisions of the law it may enact. 3
b III. No person shall hold or exer
d the same time more than one Office
linz Hst or profit except that of justice Of
in sace or notary public
lh n ll8. Taxation shall be equal and
ana I'M throughout the state; all property
I'M 30 taxed in proportion to its value
ascertained as directed by law; the
~ ~ ~ assembly shall have power to ex
Il from taxation property actually used
err lprch, school, or charitable purposes
The general assembly may levy an income
ict pon all persons pursuing any occupa
fl trade, or calling. And ali such per
jul shall obtain a license as provided By
60! All tax on income shall be pro ratC
g 4 amount of income, or business done
~ al deeds of sale made or that may b,
=. BY collectors of taxes, shall be re
. BY courts in evidence as prima fdci
' sales. The general assembly shall
NJ d poll tax on all male Inhabitants o
az tate over twenty-One years old, 70
zat D and charitable purposes, which ta1
eh never exceed one dollar and fift,
len per annum. ,a
q h lle. No liability, either state, pare
te or municipal, shall exist for any debt
enacted for or in the interest Of tn
II llny aoaina4 the limited States oovern