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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... committee in a mo- ment , that his very first principle is erroneous . In other countries , where the origin of government is obscure , and its formation different from ours , government may be deemed a contract between the rulers and ...
... committee in a mo- ment , that his very first principle is erroneous . In other countries , where the origin of government is obscure , and its formation different from ours , government may be deemed a contract between the rulers and ...
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... committee rose . His excellency , Gov. JOHNSTON . If we reject any one part , we reject the whole . We are not to form a constitu- tion , but to say whether we shall adopt a Constitution to which ten states have already acceded . If we ...
... committee rose . His excellency , Gov. JOHNSTON . If we reject any one part , we reject the whole . We are not to form a constitu- tion , but to say whether we shall adopt a Constitution to which ten states have already acceded . If we ...
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... committee , I will attempt this detail with as much precision as I am capable of . The general objects of the union are , 1st , to protect us against foreign invasion ; 2d , to defend us against internal commo- tions and insurrections ...
... committee , I will attempt this detail with as much precision as I am capable of . The general objects of the union are , 1st , to protect us against foreign invasion ; 2d , to defend us against internal commo- tions and insurrections ...
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... committee . Mr. MACLAINE . Mr. Chairman , a gentleman yester- day made some objections to the power of the Vice - Presi- dent , and insisted that he was possessed of legislative powers ; that , in case of equality of voice in the Senate ...
... committee . Mr. MACLAINE . Mr. Chairman , a gentleman yester- day made some objections to the power of the Vice - Presi- dent , and insisted that he was possessed of legislative powers ; that , in case of equality of voice in the Senate ...
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... committee , when they consider the necessity of supporting the general government , and the many incon- veniences , and probable if not certain inefficacy , of requi- sitions . - - Mr. SPENCER . Mr. Chairman , I cannot , notwithstand ...
... committee , when they consider the necessity of supporting the general government , and the many incon- veniences , and probable if not certain inefficacy , of requi- sitions . - - Mr. SPENCER . Mr. Chairman , I cannot , notwithstand ...
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