664 [ April 23 JOURNAL OF THE CONVENTION .

So the Convention agreed to the motion of Mr . Neece and struck out section 11 .

The question then being , “ Will the Convention adopt section 12 , as amended ? "

Mr . Dement moved to amend , by inserting after the word county , in the third line , the following , viz : " and no grand jury shall be im . panneled in Circuit Courts ; but offenses shall be prosecuted thereio in such manner as may be provided by law . " Pending which , at 5 o ' clock and 48 minutes ,

On motion of Mr . McCoy , The Convention adjourned .

SATURDAY , APRIL 23 , 1870 . .

Convention met , pursuant to adjournment Prayer by Rev . Mr . Miller . Journal partially read , when ,

On motion of Mr . Vandeventer , The further reading was dispensed with .

The committee on the Bill of Rights , through Mr . Allen of Ales ander , submitted the following report ; which was laid upon the table , and 200 copies ordered printed for the use of the members , and made the special order for Thursday next , April 28th , at 94 o ' clock , A . M . , viz :

ARTICLE III .

BILL OF RIGHTS . SECTION 1 . All men are by nature free and independent , and have certain in herent and inalienable rights : among these are life , liberty and the pursuit of hap . piness . To secure these rights and the protection of property , governments are instituted among men , deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed .

$ 2 . No person shall be deprived of life , liberty or property without due pro cess of law .

$ 3 . The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship , without discrimination , shall forever be allowed in this state ; and no person shall be denied any ciril or political right , privilege or capacity , on account of his re ligious opinions ; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to dispense with oaths or aflirmations , excuse acts of licentiousness , or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of the State .

6 4 . No person shall be compelled to attend or support any ministry or place of worship against his consent , nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship .

65 . Every person may freely speak , write and publish his sentiments on all subjects , being responsible for the abuse of that liberty ; and in all trials for libel , both civil and criminal , the truth , when published with good motives and for jus . tifiable ends , shall be sufficient defense to the person charged .

8 6 . The right of trial by jury , as heretofore enjoyed , shall remain inviolate : but the General Assembly may authorize the trial of civil cases before justices of the peace by a jury of less than twelve men .

87 . The right of the people to be secure in their persons , houses , papers and effects , against unreasonable searches and seizures , shall not be violated , and no