Constitution of the State of Illinois, 1818, Page 15


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Art. V.

Sect. 1.

The militia of the state of Illinois shall consist of all free male able bodied persons, negros, mulattos and indians excepted, resident in the state between the ages of eighteen and forty five years, except such persons as now are or hereafter may be exempted by the laws of the United States or of this state; and shall be armed equipped and trained as the general assembly may provide by law.

Sect. 2.

No person or persons conscientiously scrupulous of bearing arms shall be compelled to do militia duty in time of peace, provided such person or persons shall pay an equivalent for such exemption.

Sect. 3.

Company, battalion and regimental officers, staff officers excepted, shall be elected by the persons composing their several companies, battalions and regiments.

Sect. 4.

Brigadier and Major generals shall be elected by the officers of their brigades and divisions respectively.

Sect. 5.

All militia officers shall be commissioned by the governor, and may hold their commissions during good behaviour, or until they arrive at the age of sixty years.

Sect. 6.

The militia shall in all cases except treason, felony or breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at musters and elections of officers and in going to and returning from the same.

Art. VI.

Sect. 1.

Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall hereafter be introduced into this state otherwise than for the punishment of

 

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