34 Appointed to fill the place of John D. O'Connor, who died before the close of the convention. — ED. 35 Appointed to fill the place of Josiah L. Keck, who resigned. — ED. 36 Died before the end of the convention. - ED. Young, Wm. J. Noble Rhode Island 58 Farmer and Broker 38 Appointed in place of M. R. Waite, who resigned. — ED. THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION OF 1874 We, the people of the State of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and promote our common welfare, do establish this Constitution. SECTION 1. All persons are by nature, free and independent, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and seeking and obtaining happiness and safety. SEC. 2. All political power is inherent in the people. Government is instituted for their equal protection and benefit, and they have the right to alter, reform or abolish the same, whenever they may deem it necessary; and no special privileges or immunities shall ever be granted, that may not be altered, revoked or repealed by the General Assembly. SEC. 3. The people have the right to assemble together in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good; to instruct their representatives, and to petition the General Assembly for the redress of griev ances. SEC. 4. The people have the right to bear arms for their defense and security; but standing armies in time of peace, are dangerous to liberty, and shall not be kept up; and the military shall be in strict subordination to the civil power. |