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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... wish to know why we are met together . If it is to be resolved now by dead votes , it would have been better that every elector , in- stead of voting for persons to come here , should , in their re- spective counties , have voted or ...
... wish to know why we are met together . If it is to be resolved now by dead votes , it would have been better that every elector , in- stead of voting for persons to come here , should , in their re- spective counties , have voted or ...
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... wish the subject to be fairly , coolly , and candidly discussed , that we may not go away without knowing why we came hither . My intention is , that we should enter into a committee of the whole house , where we shall be at liberty to ...
... wish the subject to be fairly , coolly , and candidly discussed , that we may not go away without knowing why we came hither . My intention is , that we should enter into a committee of the whole house , where we shall be at liberty to ...
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... wish , as much as any one , to have a full and free discussion of the subject . To facilitate this desirable end , it seems highly expedient that some groundwork should be laid , some line drawn , to guide our proceedings . I trust ...
... wish , as much as any one , to have a full and free discussion of the subject . To facilitate this desirable end , it seems highly expedient that some groundwork should be laid , some line drawn , to guide our proceedings . I trust ...
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... wish the gentleman to reflect how dangerous it is to confine us to any particular rules . This system is most extensive in its nature , involving not only the principles of governments in general , but the compli- cated principles of ...
... wish the gentleman to reflect how dangerous it is to confine us to any particular rules . This system is most extensive in its nature , involving not only the principles of governments in general , but the compli- cated principles of ...
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... wish for a fair and full dis- cussion of the subject . For these reasons I am of opinion that the motion made by the honorable member is proper to be adopted . Mr. RUTHERFORD was surprised at the arguments used by gentlemen , and wished ...
... wish for a fair and full dis- cussion of the subject . For these reasons I am of opinion that the motion made by the honorable member is proper to be adopted . Mr. RUTHERFORD was surprised at the arguments used by gentlemen , and wished ...
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