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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... that we may derive every information that can enable us to form a proper
judgment . I hope , therefore , that we shall imitate the laudable example of the
other states , and go into a committee of the whole house , that the Constitution
may be ...
... that we may derive every information that can enable us to form a proper
judgment . I hope , therefore , that we shall imitate the laudable example of the
other states , and go into a committee of the whole house , that the Constitution
may be ...
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Though I do not object to the proposition of the honorable member , as the
groundwork of our proceeding , I hope he will withdraw his motion , and I shall
second him in the committee . Mr. CALDWELL had no objection to that
proposition .
Though I do not object to the proposition of the honorable member , as the
groundwork of our proceeding , I hope he will withdraw his motion , and I shall
second him in the committee . Mr. CALDWELL had no objection to that
proposition .
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I hope it is not so here . We shall have no officers in the situation of a king . The
people here are the origin of all power . Our governors are elected temporarily .
We can remove them occasionally , and put others in their stead . We do not bind
...
I hope it is not so here . We shall have no officers in the situation of a king . The
people here are the origin of all power . Our governors are elected temporarily .
We can remove them occasionally , and put others in their stead . We do not bind
...
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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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This is a sacred trust , the honor and importance of which , I hope , are deeply
impressed on every member here . We ought to discuss this Constitution
thoroughly in all its parts . It was useless to come hither , and dishonorable ,
unless we ...
This is a sacred trust , the honor and importance of which , I hope , are deeply
impressed on every member here . We ought to discuss this Constitution
thoroughly in all its parts . It was useless to come hither , and dishonorable ,
unless we ...
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