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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Would it be a conscientious discharge of that trust which they have so implicitly
reposed in us ? Shall it be said , sir , of the representatives of North Carolina , that
near three hundred of them assembled for the express purpose of deliberating ...
Would it be a conscientious discharge of that trust which they have so implicitly
reposed in us ? Shall it be said , sir , of the representatives of North Carolina , that
near three hundred of them assembled for the express purpose of deliberating ...
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I trust we shall not go home and tell our constituents that we met at Hillsborough ,
were afraid to enter into a discussion of the subject , but precipitated a decision
without a moment's consideration . Mr. WILLIE JONES . Mr. President , my ...
I trust we shall not go home and tell our constituents that we met at Hillsborough ,
were afraid to enter into a discussion of the subject , but precipitated a decision
without a moment's consideration . Mr. WILLIE JONES . Mr. President , my ...
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Those who govern , unless they grossly abuse their trust , ( which is held an
implied violation of the compact , and therefore a dissolution of it ) have a right to
say they do not choose the government should be changed . But have any of the
...
Those who govern , unless they grossly abuse their trust , ( which is held an
implied violation of the compact , and therefore a dissolution of it ) have a right to
say they do not choose the government should be changed . But have any of the
...
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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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I trust that every man here is equally ready to change an opinion he may have
improperly formed . The weakness and inefficiency of the old Confederation
produced the necessity of calling the Federal Convention . Their plan is now
before you ...
I trust that every man here is equally ready to change an opinion he may have
improperly formed . The weakness and inefficiency of the old Confederation
produced the necessity of calling the Federal Convention . Their plan is now
before you ...
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