50 CONSTITUTION OF MARYLAND.

Art. 27. That no conviction shall work corruption of blood or for-
feiture of estate.

Art. 28. That a well-regulated Militia is the proper and natural
defence of a free Government.

Art. 29. That Standing Armies are dangerous to liberty, and ought
not to be raised, or kept up, without the consent of the Legislature.

Art. 30. That in all cases, and at all times, the military ought to
be under strict subordination to, and control of, the civil power.

Art. 31. 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
in the manner prescribed by Law.

Art. 32. That no person except regular soldiers, marines, and mari-
ners in the service of this State, or militia, when in actual service,
ought, in any case, to be subject to, or punishable by, Martial Law.

Art. 33. That the independency and uprightness of Judges are
essential to the impartial administration of Justice, and a great security
to the rights and liberties of the People; wherefore, the Judges shall not
be removed, except in the manner, and for the causes, provided in this
Constitution. No Judge shall hold any other office, civil or military or
political trust, or employment of any kind whatsoever, under the Con-
stitution or Laws of this State, or of the United States, or any of
them; or receive fees, or perquisites of any kind, for the discharge of
his official duties.

Art. 34. That a long continuance in the Executive Departments of
power or trust is dangerous to liberty; a rotation, therefore, in those
Departments is one of the best securities of permanent freedom.

Art. 35. That no person shall hold, at the same time, more than
one office of profit, created by the Constitution or Laws of this State;
nor shall any person in public trust receive any present from any
foreign Prince or State, or from the United States, or any of them,
without the approbation of this State.

Art. 36. That as it is the duty of every man to worship God in such
manner as he thinks most acceptable to Him. all persons are equally
entitled to protection in their religious liberty; wherefore, no person
ought, by any law to be molested in his person or estate, on account of
his religious persuasion or profession, or for his religious practice,
unless, under the color of religion, he shall disturb the good order, peace
or safety of the State, or shall infringe the laws of morality, or injure
others in their natural, civil or religious rights; nor ought any person
to be compelled to frequent, or maintain, or contribute, unless on con-
I ract, to maintain any place of worship or any ministry; nor shall any
person, otherwise competent, be deemed incompetent as a witness, or
juror, on account of his religions belief; provided, he believes in the
existence of God. and that under TTis dispensation such person will be
held morally accountable for his acts, and be rewarded or punished
therefor in this world or the world to come.