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 4 |
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He said that the Constitution had so long been the subject of the deliberation of
every man in this country , and that the members of the Convention had had such
ample opportunity to consider it , that he believed every one of them was ...
He said that the Constitution had so long been the subject of the deliberation of
every man in this country , and that the members of the Convention had had such
ample opportunity to consider it , that he believed every one of them was ...
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I flatter myself that this Convention will imitate the conduct of the conventions of
other states , in taking the best possible method of considering its merits , by
debating it article by article . Can it be supposed that any gentlemen here are so
...
I flatter myself that this Convention will imitate the conduct of the conventions of
other states , in taking the best possible method of considering its merits , by
debating it article by article . Can it be supposed that any gentlemen here are so
...
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It is upon the footing of this very principle that we are now met to consider of the
Constitution before us . If we attempt to lay down any rules here , it will take us as
much time to establish their validity as to consider the system itself .
It is upon the footing of this very principle that we are now met to consider of the
Constitution before us . If we attempt to lay down any rules here , it will take us as
much time to establish their validity as to consider the system itself .
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We are to consider whether this system will promote our happiness . Mr. GOUDY
. Mr. Chairman , I wonder that these gentlemen , learned in the law , should
quibble upon words . I care not whether it be called a compact , agreement ,
covenant ...
We are to consider whether this system will promote our happiness . Mr. GOUDY
. Mr. Chairman , I wonder that these gentlemen , learned in the law , should
quibble upon words . I care not whether it be called a compact , agreement ,
covenant ...
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Although several of those principles are proper , I hope they will not be part of
one discussion , but that every gentleman will consider and discuss the subject
with all the candor , moderation , and deliberation , which the magnitude and ...
Although several of those principles are proper , I hope they will not be part of
one discussion , but that every gentleman will consider and discuss the subject
with all the candor , moderation , and deliberation , which the magnitude and ...
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