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 legislature , in voting so large a representation , did not mean
that ... their collective information should be more competent to a just decision ;
that the best means was , to deliberate and confer together like plain , honest
men .
He said , that the legislature , in voting so large a representation , did not mean
that ... their collective information should be more competent to a just decision ;
that the best means was , to deliberate and confer together like plain , honest
men .
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To decide upon the most effectual means of removing the defects of our federal
union . ” This is a general , discretional authority to propose any alteration they
thought proper or necessary . Were not the state legislatures afterwards to review
...
To decide upon the most effectual means of removing the defects of our federal
union . ” This is a general , discretional authority to propose any alteration they
thought proper or necessary . Were not the state legislatures afterwards to review
...
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I conceive that , in the present case , a consolidated government can by no
means suit the genius of the people . The gentleman from Halifax ( Mr. Davie )
mentioned reasons for such a government . They have their weight , no doubt ;
but at a ...
I conceive that , in the present case , a consolidated government can by no
means suit the genius of the people . The gentleman from Halifax ( Mr. Davie )
mentioned reasons for such a government . They have their weight , no doubt ;
but at a ...
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... highly useful and expedient that it was by no means of the nature of a check
which impedes or arrests , but calculated to prevent the operation of the
government from being impeded - that , if the gentleman could show any
legislative power ...
... highly useful and expedient that it was by no means of the nature of a check
which impedes or arrests , but calculated to prevent the operation of the
government from being impeded - that , if the gentleman could show any
legislative power ...
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... by in silence such parts as they vehemently decry out of doors , or such means
. parts as have been loudly complained of in MACLAINE . ] 2.9 NORTH
CAROLINA .
... by in silence such parts as they vehemently decry out of doors , or such means
. parts as have been loudly complained of in MACLAINE . ] 2.9 NORTH
CAROLINA .
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