That no person accused before this body shall be punished until after
fair and impartial trial and conviction.
That whenever the General Committee have assembled for deliberation, the
decision of the majority upon any question that may be submitted to them
by the Executive Committee shall be binding upon the whole; provided
nevertheless, no vote inflicting the death penalty, shall be binding
unless passed by two thirds of those present and entitled to vote.
That all good citizens shall be eligible for admission to this body
under such regulations as may be prescribed by a Committee on
qualifications; and if any unworthy persons gain admission, they shall,
on due proof, be expelled. And, believing ourselves to be executors of
the will of a majority of our citizens; we do pledge our sacred honor to
defend and maintain each other in carrying out the determined action of
this Committee at the hazard of our lives and our fortunes.
By this Constitution, it will be seen that the responsibility of
deliberating upon the subjects which demanded the interference of the
Vigilance Committee was devolved upon the Executive Committee consisting
of twenty-three persons.
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