The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-12-10
ARTICLE !.
prcLAnNrioN or RionTs.

OF liberty and free government may he rccog-
nEcd and nnaltcrasly established, Wc declare
thnt--
SFt-rtox l. All ipen are born equally free and
iudrpcndCnf, and have certain Inherent and iu-
dei,nsiblv rights, among which are those of Gu
loving and defending lite aud liberty, of acquir
ing. possessing and protecting property and
reputation, and OF pursuing their own happiness
src = AL power is inherent in the people.
and all free governments are founded on their
authority and instituted for their peace. safety
and happiness. For the advancement nj these
ends they have al all tunes inalenable and
iudefensibls right IN alter reform or abolish their
government in such manner as they may think
proper.
SEu 2 All men have a natural and indefcasi-
BILE right to worship Almighty God according to
the dictates OF their own condolences; no man
cnn of right be compelled to attend. erect or sup
port any place of worship, or to maintain
Inini4iiy against his con cent no human author
ity can. In any case whatever, control or inter.
Gcre with the rlghts Of conscience, and M pref
ercnea shall ever be given by Law tu any Religious
establishments or modes of worship.
sFO 4. No person who acknowledges the be-
ing Of God and II future state of rewards aud
punshments shall on account of his religious
sentiments, be disqualified TO hold any Office or
place of trust or profit under this Common
wealth.
Src. 5. Elections shall bc free and equal and
no power. civil or military, siall at any time Ia
terfere 10 prevent the free exercise of the right
Of sutfrage.
sgc. G. Trial by jury shall DO as heretofore
aud the right thereof remain luviolatH
eEc. Z. The piiRling pTess shall be free TO
every person who may undertake TO examine the
proceedings OF the Legislature or any branch OF
government, and 30 law shall ever be made to
restrain the right thereof The free coInmuni-
cation of thoughts and opinions Is ono OF the in
valuable rights of man. and every citizen may
freely speak, write md print on auy subject, he
Ing responsible for the abuse of that liberty. No
conviction shall be had 10 any prosecution for
the publication Of papers relating to the official
conduct of officers or men in public capacity, or
TO any other matter proper for public investiga-
lion or information where the fact that such
publication was not malclously or negligently
made shall be established TO the satisfaction OF
the Jury and in all indictments for Ibels the
jury shah have the right 10 determine the law
and the facts under the direction of the court
as in oilier cases.
Src. 6. The people shall be secure in their
persons, houses, papers, and possessions from
unreasonable searches and seizures, and no war
rant 10 search my place or 10 seizc any peieon
or things, shall iseuc without describing them ae
nearly may bo, nor without protabls cause
supported by oath or Affirmation, subscribed to
by the aflant
Sgc Ia all criminal prosec tious the accused
hsth u right TO be heard by himself and his coun-
EEL TO demand the nature and CO use OF the accu-
satiOn against him. 10 meet the witnesses face
TO face, 10 have compulsory process for obtain
ing witnesses In his favor and in prosecutions
by Indictment or information, n speedy public
trial by gu impartial Jury of the vcinagc; he
cannot be compelled to give evidence against
himself, nor eau he he deprived OF his lifc, liUSr-
", or property, unless by the judgan-nt OF HE
peers or the law Of tho land.
SEC. 10. No person shall for any indietable Of
tense 10 proceeded against criininally, by intor-
nation, except In cases arising Ia the land
naval forces. or IN the militia, when Ia actual
service. In time of war or public danger, or by
leave of the court, for oppression or misdenean-
orin office. No person shall for the same Of
fense be twice put in jeopordy of life or limb
nor shall private property he taken or applied to
public use without authority of law, and with
out just compensation being first made or &C.
cnred. ..-
SIC. II. All courts shall be open; and every
man for an injury done him in his lands goods
person, or reputation, shall have remedy by due
course Of law, and right and justice administer
ed without sale, denial or delay. Suits may he
brought against the Commonwealth in such
manner, 10 such courts, and In such cases as the
Legislature may 10y law direct
SIC. IL. No power of suspendIng laws shall
be exercised unless by he Legislature or by It's
authority.
SIC. 15 Excessive boil shall not be required,
nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel punish
Iaonts inflicted.
5Ho. u. All prisoners shall be bailable by suf-
irient sureties, unless for capital offenses when
The proof il evident or presumption great and
the privilege of the writ OF habeas corpus shall
not be suspended, unless when in cnse of rebel
lion or Invasion the public safety may require IT,
SIC 10. No commission of oyer and l0rmln-
eg or Jail delivery shall be issned.
sEo. IL. The person of a dobtor, where there
is sOt strong presumption of fraud, shall not bc
-ontinned in prison after delivering up his es-
tate for the benefit OF his creditors, In such man
ner As shall be prescribed by law.
BIC. IL. No TX POsT FAcTO law, nor any law
.'npairing the obligation of cOntraets or max
.ng irreyocable Asy graLt OF special privileges
Ir immunities. shall be passed.
SEC. IL. No person shall be attainted of trea-
ION or felony by tue Legislature.
SEc l9. No aitainder shall work corruption
" blood, nor except during the life Of the Of
'ender forfeiture of estate to the Commonwealth;
he eetate Of such persons as shall destroy their
lSn lives shall descend or vest as in cases of ma
iuTal death, and II any persou shall be killed by
asuaity, there shall DO no forfeiture by reason
hereof
SEc. 90. The citizens have a right in q peace
Iblo manner 10 assemble together for their COM
non good, and to apply " those invested with
he powers Of government 1Or redress OF grieV-
tnees or other proper purposes, by petition, ad-
lress or TemonstTahce.
SIC II. The right OF eltlzens TO bear arms IN
lefeHse of themselves and the State shall not be
Questioned
SEc. ~. No standing army shall, in time OF
seloe, be kept up without the consent OF the
legislature, and the military shall In all cases,
nd at all times, be In strict subordinatlou 10 the
iyil power.
SIC. %. No soldier shall In time of peace be
uarteEed In any house without the consent of
be owner. nor la nne OF war but In manner
o be prescribed by law.
SIC. "a. The Legislature shall not grant any
tile OF nobility or hereditary distinction. nor
ro0te any Office the appointment of which shall
e for a loager term than duriBg good behavior.
Exc. %. Emigration from the State shall not
{ prohibited.
SEc. rs. To guqId against transgressions of
be high powers which We have delegated, We
eelaFe thai everything la this article is excepted
ut Of The general powers of government, and
Iall forever Temau inyiolate.
ARTICLE IT,
THK LEGISLATURES.
SEcrtON1. The legislative power Of this Com
Iouwealth shall be vested In General Assembly
hich shall consist OF Senate and House OF