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; where-
fore, 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 em-
ployment of any kind whatsoever, under the Constitution 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 De-
partments 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 States, 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 maintain any place of worship or any ministry;
nor shall any person, otherwise competent, be deemed incom-
petent as a witness, or juror, on account of his religious belief;
provided, he believes in the existence of God, and that under
His 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.

Art. 37. That no religious test ought ever to be required
as a qualification for any office of profit or trust in this State,
other than a declaration of belief in the existence of God; nor
shall the legislature prescribe any other oath of office than the
oath prescribed by this Constitution.

Art. 38. That every gift, sale or devise of land to any Min-
ister, Public Teacher or Preacher of the Gospel, as such, or to
any Religious Sect, Order or Denomination, or to, or for the
support, use or benefit of, or in trust, for any Minister, Public
Teacher or Preacher of the Gospel, as such, or any Religious