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Section 3 provides for prosecuting slaves for felony, but they shall not be deprived of right of trial by Petit Jury.
ARTICLE ELEVEN concerns Education.
Section I provides for a fund to be applied solely for purposes of education.
Section 2 declares that a Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be elected by the people at the same time with the Governor.
ARTICLE TWELVE concerns the Mode of Revising the Constitution.
Section I declares that a convention shall be called for that purpose.
Section 2 gives the Convention power to judge of the election of its mem- bers, and to decide contested elections, but the General Assembly shall, in calling a Convention, provide for the taking of testimony in such cases, and for issuing a writ of election in case of a tie.
ARTICLE THIRTEEN concerns the Bill of Rights.
PREAMBLE - That the general, great, and essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized, and established, WE DECLARE :
Section 1. That all free persons are equal and no exclusive privileges are allowed.
Section 2. That absolute, arbitrary power exists nowhere in a Republic.
Section 3. That the right of property is higher than Constitutional sanc- tion ; that the right of owner in a slave, and its increase is the same as of any property.
Section 4. That all power is inherent in the people, and that they have the right to alter and reform the form of government.
Section 5. That all persons should enjoy religious freedom, and that no preference should be given by law to any religious societies.
Section 6. That no civil rights or privileges are to be lost on account of one's religion.
.Section 7. That elections shall be free and equal.
Section S. That the right of trial by jury shall be held sacred and in- violate.
Section 9. That the freedom of press and speech shall be maintained.
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Section 10. That the jury shall determine the law and facts in prosecu- tions for libel.
Section 11. That seizures and searches shall not be made unlawfully.
Section 12. That all prosecuted persons shall have the right to be heard by himself and counsel ; to meet the witnesses, face to face; to compel the attendance of witnesses in his favor ; and a speedy public trial by an impar- tial jury ; that he is not compelled to give evidence against himself ; nor can he be deprived of his life, liberty or property, unless by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land.
Section 13. That persons shall be tried by indictment, except in cases of navy or army offenses, in time of war or public danger.
Section 14. That a second trial for same offense is not allowed.
Section 15. That all courts shall be open to all.
Section 16. That the General Assembly, only, can suspend laws.
Section 17. That excessive bail shall not be required, excessive fines im- posed, nor cruel punishments inflicted.
Section 18. That all prisoners shall have the right of bail, except in cases of capital offenses, and the privilege of habeas corpus, except in cases of re- bellion or invasion.
Section 19. That imprisonment for debt is limited to cases of fraud.
Section 20. That no ex-post facto law, nor any law impairing contracts shall be made.
Section 21. That no person shall be attainted of treason or felony by the General Assembly.
Section 22. That no attainder shall work corruption of blood, nor, except during the life of the offender, forfeiture of estate to the Commonwealth.
Section 23. That estates of suicides shall descend or vest as in case of natural death, and if killed by casualty, there shall be no forfeiture by reason thereof.
Section 24. That the people have the right of assembling, and of peti- tioning.
Section 25. That the people have the right to carry arms for defending themselves and the State, but the General Assembly may pass laws to pre- vent them from carrying concealed arms.
Section 26. That no standing army shall be maintained. in time of peace, and the military shall be in subordination to the civil power.
Section 27. That no soldier shall in time of peace be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner ; nor in time of war except as pre- scribed by law.
Section 23. That there shall be no titles of nobility and hereditary dis- tinctions shall not be allowed.
Section 29. That emigration from the State shall not be prohibited.
Section 30. That, to guard against transgressions of the high powers which we have delegated. everything in this article is excepted out of the general powers of government, and shall forever remain inviolate ; and that all laws contrary thereto, or contrary to this Constitution, shall be void.
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SCHEDULE.
Section I announces that all laws and contracts in force at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, and not inconsistent therewith shall continue.
Section 2 declares that oaths may be administered by any Judge or Justice of Peace, until the General Assembly shall otherwise direct.
Section 3 asserts that no office is to be superseded by the Constitution ; that the duties of office shall be performed for the term to which elected.
Section 4 declares that the General Assembly shall make an apportion- ment of the representation of the State in 1850 ; present division to remain till then.
Section 5 declares that all recognizances heretofore taken or that shall be taken before the organization of the Judicial Department shall remain as valid as though this Constitution had not been adopted, and may be prose- cuted in the name of the Commonwealth ; all prosecutions and penal actions to be treated in the same manner.
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A SELECTION OF BOOKS
TOUCHING UPON THE STORY OF KENTUCKY.
The student will find abundant literature bearing upon the history of Kentucky. There are full and exhaustive reports on the physical structure of the country, and numerous well written histories of the people and of the State.
The institution of slavery; the troubles with the Indians ; the border life, and the late war furnish rich material for ex- citing and descriptive story writing.
The resources of the State of Kentucky and its general structure, its climate and natural beauties are very fully pre- sented by the many reports of the different departments of the State.
There are many histories of the State of Kentucky. A small book by Prof. N. S. Shaler, gives a pleasing account of the State from its earliest settlement. An extensive and careful history is that of Lewis Collins, re- vised and enlarged, and brought down to 1871, by his son, Richard H. Col- lins. The "Discovery, Settlement, and Present State of Kentucke." by John Filson, printed in Wilmington, Del., in 1784, may be studied with profit. This book is principally interesting for its map, and the personal reminiscences of Daniel Boone. Also a valuable work is " Political Tran- sactions in and Concerning Kentucky," by William Littell, printed in IS16. The " History of Kentucky, including an Account of the Discovery, Settle- ment, Progressive Improvement, Political and Military Events and Present State of the Country," by Humphrey Marshall, is an exhaustive work, the first volume appearing in 1812, the second in 1824. Another interesting his- tory is Mann Butler's " History of Kentucky, from its Exploration and Set- tlement by the Whites, to the close of the Southwestern Campaign in 1813."
The reader may, with advantage, consult " History of the First Brigade " ( Confederate ), by Ed. Porter Thompson ; " History of Morgan's Cavalry," by Basil W. Duke. William B. Allen contributes a " History of Kentucky, embracing Gleanings, Reminiscences, Antiquities, Natural Curiosities, Sta- tistics and Biographical Sketches of Pioneers, Soldiers, Jurists, Lawyers, Statesmen, etc." An important work is " The Kentucky Resolutions of 1798," by Ethelbert Dudley Warfield, A. M., LL. D. These resolutions
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were intended as a protest against the unconstitutional action of the Fed- eral Congress in enacting the alien and sedition laws. " An Excursion to the Mammoth Cave," by Robert Davidson, is a carefully written and inter- esting description of the famous cave.
Among the stories of adventure are "Pioneer Life in Kentucky," by Daniel Drake; "Indian Wars of the West," by Timothy Flint; "Sketches of Western Adventure," by John A. McClurg; " A Collection of Some of the Most Interesting Narratives," by Samuel L. Metcalf ; "Pioneer Life in the West," by Wm. Person; and "Chronicles of Border Warfare," by Alexander S. Withers.
Stories of the war are well told in " Narrative of the Sufferings and De- feat of the Northwest Army, under General Winchester," by William Ather- ton ; " A Journal Containing an Accurate and Interesting Account of the Hardship, etc., of the Kentucky Volunteers," by Elias Darnell ; " History of the Late War," by Robert McAfee; "A Complete History of the Late American War," by M. Smith.
Some idea of the religious life and customs of the people of Kentucky may be derived from " An Outline of the History of the Church in Ken- tucky," by Robert H. Bishop; " Historical Sketches of Christ's Church," by Rev. James Craik ; " History of the Presbyterian Church in Kentucky," by Robert Davidson ; " The History of Methodism in Kentucky," by A. H. Redford ; "Sketches of the Early Catholic Missions of Kentucky," by M. J. Spalding ; and " A History of the Baptist Churches," by John Taylor.
Josiah Espy has written a vivid description of a tour in the States of Ohio, Kentucky and Indian Territory. Richard MacNamar contributes a brief account of Shakerism in Ohio and Kentucky. A. E. Wilson's "Story of Rebecca Boone " is an interesting book.
In the line of Historical Fiction, we have "Etna Vandemir," by S. J. Hancock ; and " Wild Western Scenes," by S. B. Jones.
On the subject of Slavery in Kentucky, " Ellen," a tale by M. B. Harlan, "Tempest ard Sunshine," by M. J. Holmes and " Uncle Tom's Cabin," by Harriet Beecher Stowe are well worth reading.
A romance, illustrative of the first settlers of Kentucky, is prettily told in " Charlemont," and its sequel, " Beauchampe," by W. G. Simms. Edmund Kirk's books should be included among this list : and, in the three following. one obtains a graphic account of the adventures and sufferings of the early settlers in Kentucky: "John Sevier as Commonwealth Builder"; "The Rear Guard of the Revolution "; and " The Advance Guard of Western Civilization " - all by Edmund Kirk.
A description of the fertility and beauty of the " blue-grass region " in Kentucky, by John Burroughs, will be found in the Century Magazine for July, 1890.
INDEX.
[ For obvious reasons, in this index only the historical names, places and events are treated. The characters that are prominent in the " story " part are thus allowed to retain their own romantic individuality. ]
Amendment, Thirteenth, The, rejected, 245. Anderson, Gen., commands in Kentucky, 203, 204.
Barber, Philip Norbourne, grave of, 131.
Bardstown. noted school at, 103; famous paintings at, 109.
Blue-Grass Country, The, 265.
Blue Licks, Indian attack on, 74: battle of, 78.
Boone, Daniel, messenger to Fort Pitt, 32; his tamBy. 45: his daughter captured by Indians, 52 : rescues his daughter, 56; cap- tured at Blue Licks, 74 : at battle of Blue Licks. 79: leaves Kentucky, 115 ; treatment of by Kentucky, 116.
Boonesboro', 32, 37, 44 ; attack ou, 74.
Bowman's defeat at Chillicothe, 74.
Bramlette, Governor. 234, 235, 238.
Breckenridge, John C., 182, 191, 204.
Brown, John, first delegate to Congress, 95 ; U. S. Senator, 5 ;.
Burr, Aaron. in Kentucky, 140-143.
Burr conspiracy, the, 119, 140.
Byrd, Col., captures Ruddle's Station. 75. Cabell, Edmund. leaves home, ir; in the
Kentucky Country, 16: his prayer, 28; meets Daniel Boone. 35: purchases land, 58; captured by Indians, 60: escapes, 6; : in the Revolution, 70; marriage, 86.
Calloway, Betsey, captured by Indians, 52 ; rescued, go; marriage of, 57.
Clarke, George Rogers, in Kentucky, 57; at Harrodsburg, 58; brilliant western con- quests of, 74, 75; decline of, $3; neglect of, 127.
Clay, Cassius MI. liberates his slaves, 100.
Clay, Henry, elected to legislature, 130: de- fends Aaron Burr, 141 ; duel with Marshall, 144; in War of 1312, 146; a peace commis-
sioner, 154; feeling toward, 162; his rural life, 164 ; opposes annexation of Texas, 177; loses support of Kentucky, 178.
Colored schools and education, 257, 258.
Cornstalk, an Indian chief; his promise tu Lord Dunmore, 22.
Crittenden, John J., 182; offers the "olive branch," 195.
Danville, prominence of, 88; conventions at, 89, 95, 97 ; a political center, 97.
Davies, Col. J. H , his charges against Burr, 141 ; death of, 145.
Davis, Jefferson, born in Kentucky, 144; op- poses General Taylor, 182; elected presi- dent of Southern Confederacy, 191.
Dickens, Charles, in Louisville, 166.
Dunmore, Lord, his treaty with the Indians, 14 : anxious for peace, 33.
Durrett, Col. R. T., Arrest of, 203.
Duvall, Judge, Irving's " Ralph Ringwood," 171.
Education (see Religion).
Ewing, Andrew, on Kentucky mountaineers, 257.
Filson, John, first Kentucky historian, 88; death of, 8).
Floyd, Colonel, 58. Fort Nelson built, 78.
Frankfort, selected as the capital, 98; society in, cu: reception to Lafayette, 158; " Bor- der. State Convention " at. 195.
Freedmen's Bureau, The, 254. 255, 256, 257. French refugees in Kentucky, 167.
Gilmore, Mr. (" Edmund Kirke") on Ken- tucky. 266.
Goforth, Dr., discovers antediluvian relics, 45.
Guerrillas in Kentucky, 233.
Harrodstown, 32, 44; prominence of, 88.
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Hart, Joel T., the poet sculptor, 182.
Henderson, Judge, purchases Kentucky, 15; his prominence, 34. 38, 58; colonists grum- ble against, 39; his purchase ignored, 47: leaves Kentucky, 116.
Horses in Kentucky, 275.
Immigration, Bureau of, 271.
Indians, relinquish Kentucky, 14, 34; invade Kentucky, 78; hostilities begun, 78-79: ended and renewed, of : treatment of, 92; new hostilities, 98: treaty of peace with, II5; in wars of 13ir and 1312, 145-147. Johnson, Cel. Richard M., grave of, ISI
Kenton, Simon, in the Dunmore war, 14; in Kentucky, 58; made captain in Indian wars, 99.
Kentucky, purchased of the Cherokees, 15: antediluvian relics in, 45: ignored by Con- gress, 47, So; contests over, 57: lands in, paid to Virginia soldiers, 73 ; in the Revo- lution, 74, 79; divided into three counties, 77; first historian of, 88; Indian struggles, 91; petitions Congress for statehood, 93 ; second convention of, 95; "court " and " country " parties in, 96; admitted to the Union, 97 : first governor, 98; State gov- ernment formed, 98; Frankfort made capi- tal of, 98 : intellectual status of. 100: French refugees in, 107, 103 : State government of, 113; Constitution of, 113; treatment of Daniel Boone by. 16: condition of in 1800, 118; intrigues in, 119; religious con- dition of. 132 : Burr's intrigues in, iio-143 ; first steamboat in, 144; in the Indian wars. 145; in War of rxt2, 146-153 ; financial remedies in, 155; legal talent of, 156, 167, I71: receptions to Lafayette, 158; rural life in, 164; political matters in (1332), 172: anti-slavery society in, 172: in Mexican War, 178-18(: intellectual life of, 182-183; literature in, 186: in the Civil War, ISS- 252 ; military government in, 225; lawless- ness in, 232; martial law in, 241 : martial law withdrawn, 255; Freedmen's Bureau in, 254, 25/ ; change in rural life, 250: natu- ral advantages and beauties of, 261-266: phases of life in, 206-267 : mineral resources of, 269 : mounds in, 271 : mining and manu- facturing resources of, 271 : taxable prop- erty in, 272; railroads in, 272; resources and development of, 273 : religion and edu- cation in, 274 ; the press and literature in, 278; present condition and future possi- bilities of, 294-295.
Kentucky Gazette, the pioneer newspaper, 94.
" Know-Nothing " riots, The, 190. " Ku-klux Klan," The, 258. Lafayette in Kentucky, 153. Laughrey, Col., defeat of, 78. Legislative Assembly, First, 37.
Lexington, established, 77; growth of, 86; prominence of, 38 ; General Assembly meets at, 98; social prominence of, 131.
Lincoln, Abraham, born in Kentucky, 144: election of, to the presidency, tor; his emancipation proclamation, 219; his posi- tion toward the "border States," 220; his letter to Col. Hodges, 236.
Louis Philippe of France at Bardstown, 108. Louisville, established, 77; slow growth of, SS: social condition of in 1802, 118; "know- nothing " riot in, 190; anti-war meetings at, 193: churches and charities of, 273 ; canal at, 276.
Louisville Journal established, 182.
Magoffin, Governor, his position toward the Civil War, 201 ; resigns, 209.
Mammoth Cave, 287-289.
Marshall, Humphrey, his duel with Henry Clay, 144.
Marshall, Colonel Thomas, his charges against Wilkinson, 96.
Marshall, " Tom," 182.
Martial Law, 241 ; withdrawn, 255.
Michaux, French naturalist, on Kentucky, 118.
Military operations in Kentucky in Civil War, 201, 202, 206, 208, 210, 2 12, 214, 2 16, 223, 237. Morehead, ex-Gov., arrest of, 203.
Morgan, John, his raids in Kentucky, 212, 223. 225, his surrender, imprisonment and escape, 226: his later raids, 240.
Mound Builders in Kentucky, 271.
Muter, Judge, his stand against Wilkinson, 95. 96.
O'Hara, Theodore, his tribute to Kentucky soldiers in Mexican War, 191 : grave of. 18 :. " Old Monmouth," the hunter, rs. Paducah, General Grant at, 202.
Peck, Rev. J. M , on religion in Kentucky, 132. Perryville, Battle of, 217. Petrelovin Wells, 271. Political Club, The, 98. Prentice. George D., 183. Riffroads in Kentucky, 272. Religion and education in Kentucky, 274, 283. Robinson, Gov. James F., attempts readjust- ment of slavery question, 219. Rogers, Cofonel David, defeat of, 74.
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St. Joseph's College established, 108. Sebastian, Judge, prominent in Spanish intrigue, 119.
Shaler, Prof., on military government in Kentucky, 225; on mineral resources of Kentucky, 2;0.
Shelby, Isaac, first governor, 98.
Sherman, Gen .. commands in Kentucky, 20; Slavery, agitation against, 172 : emancipation, 173; position toward in 1860, iss: Lin- coln's emancipation proclamation, 219: contrabands, 219; exodus of negroes, 220; enrollment of negroes, 236; Thirteenth Amendment rejected, 245.
Steamboat. the first in Kentucky. : 44.
Taylor, Gen. Zachary, commands in Mexican War, 178; elected president, 132.
Thomas, Gen., and his Kentuckians in War of 1812, 147, 149.
Transylvania, Colony of (see Kentucky).
Transylvania Company, The, purchase Ken. tucky land, 34.
" Underground Railroad," The, 174.
Virginia land office system, The, 85.
Warner, Charles Dudley, on Kentucky, 201, 265, 268.
Wayne, Gen. Anthony, leads Kentuckians against Indians, 114.
Weller, Ensign David, letter of, 150. Whiskey distilling, 282.
Wilkinson, General, his career, 93, 95, 97; in Spanish intrigue, 19: public feeling to- ward, 127; denounces Aaron Burr, 142. Wilkinson-Redding case, The, 166-171.
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