The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-11-28
PREAMBLE.

Prov tbe gOnStituttOn. approved
SDeiTah SeTdh day OfAPriI, A. ID. is72.
PREAMBLE.
=. neopls Of tho Commonwealth of
sIr.nia Io grateful to Almighty God for
H;!..i"gs H,!!.i" Of civil and religious liberty,
.s1biy invoking His guidance, do or
,"J establish this Constitution.
ARTICLE 1.
nrcLAHATION OF RIGHTS.
..,s. general, great and essential prin-
- liberty and free government may
.,irrd and unalterably established,
.1-thSt-
mi. All men are born equally free
.5,ndent, and have certain inherent
g'.asib.e rights, among which are
n ENJOYING and defending life and
x Of acquiring, possessing and pro-
d property and reputation, and of pur-
ibsir own happiness.
All power is inherent in the peo-
md all free governments are founded
air authority and instituted for their
safety and happiness. For the adj
.,mept of these ends they have at all
An fnalieuaLle and indefeasible right
,sr reform or abolish their government
m wauucr as they may think proper.
3 All mtu have a natural and inde-
q |bls right to worship Almighty God ac-
pg 10 the dictates of their own con-
& ces 10 man can of right be compelled
Mend. erect or support any place of wor-
4 or 20 maintain any ministry against
on,eut no human authority can, in
& tase whatever control or interfere with
8 ghts of Conscience, and no preference
& ever he given by law 10 any religious
q 8l.shulsuts VI modes or worship.
1. W person who acknowledges the
of . God aud Il future state of rewards
F buuishmeu's shall, on account of his re-
5ls sentiments, I've disqualified to hold
5fire or place of trust or profit under
E s[omnOnWealIh.
a s. Elections shall he free and equal
IA power, civil OF military, shall at any
+. u'erieTe tn prevent the free exercise OF
gin Of suffrage.
! g. Tria. by jury shall be as hereto
1 F1d the right thereof remain inviolate.
T. Tho printing press shall be free to
person who may undertake to exam
proceedings of the Legislature or
lBch Of government, aud no law shall
made TO restrain the right thereof.
Communication OF thoughts and
is one of the invaluable rights of
d every citizen may freely speak,
md print on any subject, being re-
De for the abuse of that liberty. No
|'uu shall he had in any prosecution
1 publication of papers re,ating to the
conduct of officers OF men in pubic
t'y. or TO any other matter proper for
investigation or information where
/ that such publication was not ma
4 ~, l. l.
10 the satisfaction OF the jury and in
lictments for libels the jury shall have
/ Int 10 determine the law and the facts,
The direction OF the court, as in other
s The people shall be secure in their
fs houses, papers and possessions,
unreasonable searches and seizures,
5o warrant 10 search any place or to
euy person or things, shall issue with
Rscriniug them as snearly aS may be, nor
b. probable cause, supported by oath
EFma'ion, subscribed to by the affiant
b 8 In all criminal prosecutions the
Rd hath a right 10 be heard by himself
&' rounsel, TO demand the nature and
[oi the accusation against him, To meet
ID Fuesses face TO face, TO have compul-
/-ocess for Obtaining witnesses in his
BATON, a speedy public trial by an i'm
i iury uf the vicinage he cannot be
l,d 20 give evidence against himself,
b he be deprived of his life, liberty, or
Ey, unless by the Judgment of his
cI tue law Of the land.
70 No person shall for any indicta-
1tass be proceeded against criminally,
onna'iou, except in cases arising in
a HrH 4 . =
IN actual service, In time of war or
danger, or by leave of the court, for
eHOu or misdemeanor in office. No
shall for tho same offense be twice
l-Upsrdy Of life or limb; nor shall
property be taken or applied to pub
without authority of law, and with
compensation being first made or
i. All courts shall be open and
nan for an injury done him in his
goods, person, or reputation, shall
snedy by due course of law, and
Cd Justice administered without sale,
OF delay. Suits may be brought
%. Commonwealth in such manner,
courts, and in such cases as the Leg
nay by law direct.
No pOwe- of suspending laws
Aerclsrd unless by the Legislature
gthority.
Excessive bail shall not be re-
r excessive fines imposed, nor
slmeuts inflicted.
i AL prisoners shall be bailable by
.''aTetles, unless for capital often ses,
FFoot Is evident or presumption
-1 the privilege of the writ of
s'pls shall not be suspended, un-
- ID case Of rebellion or invasion
n, safety may require it.
49, 10 commission of over and term
ir' !. Delivery shall be issued.
~ 1le person of a debtor. where
to,T strong presumption of fraud,
m y y continued in prison after deliv-
s as estate for the benefit of his
by law
'ap,i, .o TX FosT TACTo law, nor any
sr,"s iAe Obligation of contracts,
ege. o.. .S.sIo'ahle any grant of special
n y S'n'hunlues, shall be passed.
n, ~ person shall be attainted OF
% 'NS.o"y by the Legislature.
M a1taiUder shall work corrup-
t,a6., uoI, except during the life OF
.,b .II"'llure of estate to the Com
iss,r.''-.' 'as estate Of such persons as
,".'' own lives shall descend
sr,oT - y;''-s of natural death, and If
hal mai he killed by casualty,
10 forfeiture by reason
Aos n,r,l a., tl'lZens have a right in a
y 0um"" ,o',s' n To assemble together for
q ID Viii .spoo, snd to apply TO those
. soi griar. ,..s powers Of government for
q By PETITE or other proper pur-
k.Gs, s q, " De lie right Of citizens to hear arms
: qs.,es'ioned '''FS and the State shall
y, y b. Il !. No No Standing army sba,, IN time
'gas,n,gp up without the consent OF
= !; =, and a'e. =. and the military shall, in
Y Ni9, ~ ~ % all times, be in strict sub.
'''eT shall IN time Of peace