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 2Jonathan Elliot J.B. Lippincott, 1863 |
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... consequence to discuss it , as it would be inapplicable to the great country we inhabit . It may be of some use in this argument , how ever , to consider , that it would be very burdensome , subject to faction and violence ; decisions ...
... consequence to discuss it , as it would be inapplicable to the great country we inhabit . It may be of some use in this argument , how ever , to consider , that it would be very burdensome , subject to faction and violence ; decisions ...
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... consequence was , the contract could not then be made . Mr. BISHOP confessed himself convinced of the fact . He proceeded to observe , that , if the states shall refuse to do their duty , then let the power be given to Congress to ...
... consequence was , the contract could not then be made . Mr. BISHOP confessed himself convinced of the fact . He proceeded to observe , that , if the states shall refuse to do their duty , then let the power be given to Congress to ...
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... consequence will be , that the represent- atives will not be chosen , and the general government will be dissolved . In such case , can gentlemen say that a power to remedy the evil is not necessary to be lodged somewhere ? And where ...
... consequence will be , that the represent- atives will not be chosen , and the general government will be dissolved . In such case , can gentlemen say that a power to remedy the evil is not necessary to be lodged somewhere ? And where ...
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... consequence ? A large part of the state would have been deprived of their dearest privi- leges . I mention this , sir , to show the force of passion and prejudice . The Hon . Mr. WHITE said , we ought to be jealous of rulers . All the ...
... consequence ? A large part of the state would have been deprived of their dearest privi- leges . I mention this , sir , to show the force of passion and prejudice . The Hon . Mr. WHITE said , we ought to be jealous of rulers . All the ...
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... consequence is , he returns , but makes a bad voyage , because he had not power enough to act his judgment ; ( for honest men do right . ) Thus , sir , Congress cannot save us from destruction , because we tie their hands , and give ...
... consequence is , he returns , but makes a bad voyage , because he had not power enough to act his judgment ; ( for honest men do right . ) Thus , sir , Congress cannot save us from destruction , because we tie their hands , and give ...
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