The Address and Reasons of Dissent
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1. The right of conscience shall be held inviolable; and neither the legislative, executive or judicial powers of the United States shall have authority to alter, abrogate or infringe any part of the constitution of the
several States, which provide for the preservation of liberty in matters of
religion.
2. That in controversies respecting property, and in suits between man
and man, trial by jury shall remain as heretofore, as well in the Federal
courts as in those of the several States.
3. That in all capital and criminal prosecutions, a man has a right to
demand the cause and nature of his accusation, as well in the Federal
courts as in those of the several States; to be heard by himself and his
counsel; to be confronted with the accusers and witnesses; to call for evidence in his favor, and a speedy trial by an impartial jury of his vicinage,
without whose unanimous consent he cannot be found guilty; nor can he
be compelled to give evidence against himself; and, that no man be deprived of his liberty, except by the law of the land or the judgment of his
peers.
4. That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel nor unusual punishments inflicted.
5. That warrants unsupported by evidence, whereby any officer or
messenger may be commanded or required to search suspected places;
or to seize any person or persons, his or their property not particularly
described, are grievous and oppressive, and shall not be granted either
by the magistrates of the Federal government or others.
6. That the people have a right to the freedom of speech, of writing and
publishing their sentiments; therefore the freedom of the press shall not
be restrained by any law of the United States.
7. That the people have a right to bear arms for the defence of themselves and their own State or the United States, or for the purpose of killing game; and no law shall be passed for disarming the people or any of
them unless for crimes committed, or real danger of public injury from
individuals; and as standing armies in the time of peace are dangerous to
liberty, they ought not to be kep Ё