Constitution of the State of Illinois, 1818, Page 6

office under this state, which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased during such time.

No money shall be drawn from the treasury but in consequence of appropriations made by law.

An accurate statement of the receipts and expenditures of the public money shall be attached to and published with the laws at the rising of each session of the General Assembly.

The house of representatives shall have the sole power of impeaching, but a majority of all the members present must concur in an impeachment. An impeachment shall be tried by the senate; and when sitting for that purpose, the senators shall be upon oath or affirmation to do justice according to law and evidence. No person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two thirds of all the senators present.

The Governor and all other civil officers under this state shall be liable to impeachment for any misdemeanor in office; but judgment in such cases shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualifiation to hold any office of honour, profit or trust, under this state. The party whether convicted or acquitted shall nevertheless be liable to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment according to law.

The first session of the General Assembly shall commence on the first monday of October next, and forever after, the General Assembly shall meet on the first monday in December next ensuing the election of the members thereof, and at no other period, unless as provided by this constitution.

No judge of any court of law or equity, secretary of