The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1873-11-21

assembly. entltieU An ACT To
f'l 80 for calling n Convention to
pow me constitution" approved
eT,b day OF April, A. ID. 1872.
PREAMBLE.
-. neople of the Commonwealth of
1r,1ia. grateful to Almighty God for
!..;rys Of civil and religious liberty,
ea-F,y Invoking His guidance, do or
~ establish this Constitution.
ARTICLE I.
TEcIARATIoN OF RIGHTS.
.,s. general. great and essential prin-
iHgrtv and free government may
-,,d and unalterably established,
II that
IN T. All men are born equally free
i,p,pdeut, and have certain Inherent
is.lsible rights, among which are
# eniuyiug and defending life and
Of acquiring, possessing and pro-
r-operty and reputation, and of pur-
-irir own happiness.
. All power is inherent in the peo-
rf al free governments are founded
r authority and instituted for their
safety and happiness. For the adj
nsnt of these ends they have at all
# gn nalieuahie and indefeasible right
q. reform or abolish their government
j uauucr as they may think proper.
g. Al. men have natural and indie
right To worship Almighty God ac-
10 the dictates of their own con-
s,. uo man can Of right be compelled
Hud, erect or support any place of wor-
rr 90 maintain any ministry against
s nseut no human authority can, in
# ,e whatever, control or interfere with
. Ehrs Of conscience, and no preference
s fyrr br given 10y law to any religious
. 6shmeuts OF modes or worship.
Ii 4. No person who acknowledges the
IN 4 God aud future state of rewards
.r buishmsuts shall, on account of his re-
- sentiments, be disqualified to hold
fee or place Of trust or profit under
knmonWcalth.
J. Elections shall be free and equal :;
power, civil OF military, shall at any
'eriere 20 prevent the free exercise OF
iof suffrage.
Trial by jury shall be aS hereto
d the right thereof remain inviolate.
The printing press shall be free to
sSon who may undertake to exam
roceediugs of the Legislature or
h Of government, and no law shall
Sde TO restrain the right thereof
communication of thoughts and
Is one of the Invaluable rights of
every citizen may freely speak,
md print on any subject, being re-
Re for the abuse of that liberty. No
ION shall he had in any prosecution
publication of papers reIating to the
\ conduct of officers or men in publ
D., or 10 any other matter proper fol
Investigation or information where
n that such publication was not ma
~ or negligentlY made shall be estab
r. the satisfaction of the jury and il
frtments for libels the jury shall have
h lt to determine the law and the facts
'the direction of the court, as in othel
E S. The people shall be secure in theii
b huuses, papers and possessions
Unreasonable searches and seizures
q warrant TO search any place or tc
"a person or things, shall issue with.
H.rDiug them as nearly as may be, mol
q probable cause, supported by oath
rnation, subscribed to by the affiant
9. In all criminal prosecutions the
Lath right TO be heard by himself
"a counsel, to demand the nature and
the accusation against him, To meet
lesseS face 10 face, TO have compul-
ocess for obtaining witnesses in his
Fad in prosecutions by indictment or
luou, a speedy public trial by an i'm
lnry NJ the vicinage he cannot be
td 10 give evidence against himself,
he be deprived of his life, liberty, or
=, unless 10y the judgment of his
Tie law of the lard.
!A No person shall for any indicta-
ase be proceeded against criminally,
5natlon, except in cases arising in
OF naval forces, or in the militia
actUa. service, in time of war OF
lalger, or by leave of the court, for
.ea oI misdemsanor in office. Nc
'laA for the same offense be twice
jeopardy Of life or limb nor shall
property be taken or applied to pub,
'HnouJ authority of law, aud with.
compensation being first made OF
u. All courts shall be open and
1a Tor an injury done him in his
.SN person, or reputation, shall
sUY by due course of law, and
Justice administered without sale,
delay. Suits may be brought
y Commonwealth in such manner
-'ts and in such cases as the Leg.
by law direct.
no powe- of suspending law;
i,cSed unless by the Legislature
Excessive bail shall not be re,
excessive fines imposed, mol
'anents inflicted.
Al prisoners shall be bailable by
.,euss, unless for capital often ses
5'oot IS evident or presumption
~ lle privilege of the writ oil
E"S shall not be- suspended, un.
III case Of rebellion or invasion
/, SS'sty may require it.
"a accumulation Of over and term.
h n, TT,"Fery shall be issued.
r,. Ne person of q debtor, where
Nh. 'oAg presumption of fraud
b n. b;.O"tnued in prison after deliv.
. h - 10 estate for the benefit of his
4 Or 5"-A manner as shall he pre-,
4 Dairi,o5 tx POST FACTo law, nor any
.sg i-ts He obligation of contracts
b. or 'jg.oe""!e jr.,l"!e any grant of specia
i. NJ '-,',Iuni ties, shall be passed.
: o, ssIS person shall be attainted ot
c 9. My oy the Legislature.
5055 N""lhder shall work corrup
E,is, ,uoI' except during the life o.
I,b ,,gIrlelture of estate to the Com
s,,ro,. ne u, estate Of such persons a,
I'd 4. h, .Ieir own lives shall descenC
IN ;,0n ass .SSTs Of natural death, and /
II ,Sal! ba bn.a,l he killed by casualty
=, y ~ no forfeiture by reason
l. man elnzens have a right in :
2anSr Sr,l.r o to assemble together TO
yea Win H. t79ooo, and to apply to thos,
lol Of gr.eI., wy powers of government 70
iut y ps,;,ia@uces pss,i;th@uces or other proner nnr
he q Tbon, Trlbaon, address or remonstrapce nr nee
qss, ass Of n ~ slsht Of citizens to bear arm
b Is qlsstio1s5T themselves and the i state tate 81 shal al
an an be Eep, landing army shall, in tim
~ 9''stOrsp' up without the consent q
, and :, and the military shall snail !, i
2 \ ,as civil power. - ''''o' SUI
'''leF shall in time or neac