The Debates in the Several State Conventions on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution: As Recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Together with the Journal of the Federal Convention, Luther Martin's Letter, Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opinions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '98-'99, and Other Illustrations of the Constitution, Volume 4J. B. Lippincott, 1863 |
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... Congress ; Tendency to destroy the State Governments , Mr. JAMES GALLOWAY itself , - Yeas and Nays ; one fifth required ,. Slavery ; Manumission apprehended ,. Laws supreme ; Obligation of Contracts ; Redemption of Securities , Page 160 ...
... Congress ; Tendency to destroy the State Governments , Mr. JAMES GALLOWAY itself , - Yeas and Nays ; one fifth required ,. Slavery ; Manumission apprehended ,. Laws supreme ; Obligation of Contracts ; Redemption of Securities , Page 160 ...
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... Congress had neither power nor influence to alter it ; all they could do was to send a contrary recommenda- tion . It is provided , by the 6th Article of the Confederation , that no compact shall be made between two or more states ...
... Congress had neither power nor influence to alter it ; all they could do was to send a contrary recommenda- tion . It is provided , by the 6th Article of the Confederation , that no compact shall be made between two or more states ...
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... Congress , he might put that construction on the Constitution . But no one can say what construction Congress will put upon it . I do not distrust him , but I distrust them . I wish to leave no dangerous latitude of construction . The ...
... Congress , he might put that construction on the Constitution . But no one can say what construction Congress will put upon it . I do not distrust him , but I distrust them . I wish to leave no dangerous latitude of construction . The ...
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... Congress can prolong the election to any time they please , why is it said that representatives shall be chosen every second year ? They must be chosen every second year ; but whether in the month of March , or January , or any other ...
... Congress can prolong the election to any time they please , why is it said that representatives shall be chosen every second year ? They must be chosen every second year ; but whether in the month of March , or January , or any other ...
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... Congress may at any time alter such regulations , except as to the places of choosing senators . These words are so vague and uncertain , that it must ultimately destroy the whole liberty of the United States . It strikes at the very ...
... Congress may at any time alter such regulations , except as to the places of choosing senators . These words are so vague and uncertain , that it must ultimately destroy the whole liberty of the United States . It strikes at the very ...
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