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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... feel for this venerable assembly , I distrust extremely my own feelings , as well as my com- petency to prosecute this inquiry . With the hope of an indulgent hearing , I will attempt to proceed . I am sensible , sir , that the doctrine ...
... feel for this venerable assembly , I distrust extremely my own feelings , as well as my com- petency to prosecute this inquiry . With the hope of an indulgent hearing , I will attempt to proceed . I am sensible , sir , that the doctrine ...
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... feel some independ- ence in his seat . The factions of the day will expire before the end of his term . The people will be proportionably attentive to the merits of a candidate . Two years will afford opportunity to the member to ...
... feel some independ- ence in his seat . The factions of the day will expire before the end of his term . The people will be proportionably attentive to the merits of a candidate . Two years will afford opportunity to the member to ...
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... feel a greater dependence on the people . 66 Mr. GORE . It has been observed , that , in considering this great and momentous question , we ought to consult the sentiments of wise men , who have written on the subject of government ...
... feel a greater dependence on the people . 66 Mr. GORE . It has been observed , that , in considering this great and momentous question , we ought to consult the sentiments of wise men , who have written on the subject of government ...
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... Charles any thing he could have asked . Pardon me , sir , if I say I feel the want of an ener- getic government , and the dangers to which this dear country is reduced , as much as any citizen of TURNER . ] 31 MASSACHUSETTS .
... Charles any thing he could have asked . Pardon me , sir , if I say I feel the want of an ener- getic government , and the dangers to which this dear country is reduced , as much as any citizen of TURNER . ] 31 MASSACHUSETTS .
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... feel their dependence on the people , when they re- ceived their appointments and salaries from the crown . I know not why we should not pay them now , as well as heretofore . Gen. PORTER . Have not delegates been retained from Congress ...
... feel their dependence on the people , when they re- ceived their appointments and salaries from the crown . I know not why we should not pay them now , as well as heretofore . Gen. PORTER . Have not delegates been retained from Congress ...
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