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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... suppose , on a supposition that the Federal Convention exceeded their powers . This objection has been industriously circulated ; but I believe , on a candid examination , the prejudice on which this error is founded will be done away ...
... suppose , on a supposition that the Federal Convention exceeded their powers . This objection has been industriously circulated ; but I believe , on a candid examination , the prejudice on which this error is founded will be done away ...
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... Suppose any gentleman of this Convention had drawn up this government , and we thought it a good one ; we might respect his intelligence and integrity , but it would not be binding upon us . We might adopt it if we thought it a proper ...
... Suppose any gentleman of this Convention had drawn up this government , and we thought it a good one ; we might respect his intelligence and integrity , but it would not be binding upon us . We might adopt it if we thought it a proper ...
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... Suppose this Constitution is adopted , and a treaty made ; that treaty is the law of the land . Why ? Because the Constitution grants the power of making treaties . Several members expressed dissatisfaction at the inconsistency ( as ...
... Suppose this Constitution is adopted , and a treaty made ; that treaty is the law of the land . Why ? Because the Constitution grants the power of making treaties . Several members expressed dissatisfaction at the inconsistency ( as ...
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... Suppose the whole of it is to be passed over without saying any thing ; will not that amount to a dead vote ? Sir , I am a member of this Convention ; and if objections are made here , I will answer them to the best of my ability . If I ...
... Suppose the whole of it is to be passed over without saying any thing ; will not that amount to a dead vote ? Sir , I am a member of this Convention ; and if objections are made here , I will answer them to the best of my ability . If I ...
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... of the peo- ple , and , I believe I may say , a large majority of them by actual corruption . Under these circumstances , one would suppose their influence , compared to that of the king IREDELL . ] 39 NORTH CAROLINA .
... of the peo- ple , and , I believe I may say , a large majority of them by actual corruption . Under these circumstances , one would suppose their influence , compared to that of the king IREDELL . ] 39 NORTH CAROLINA .
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