Article I.

Section 10. Right to assemble and petition; divorces; lotteries prohibited

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Right to assemble and petition; divorces; lotteries prohibited

No law shall be passed abridging the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government, or any department thereof; nor shall any divorce be granted otherwise than by due judicial proceedings; nor shall any lottery hereafter be authorized, or any sale of lottery tickets allowed within this state.

Lotteries prohibited

No lottery shall hereafter be authorised in this state; and the legislature shall pass laws to prevent the sale of all lottery tickets within this state, except in lotteries already provided for by law.

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