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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... thought proper or necessary . Were not the state legislatures afterwards to review our pro- ceedings ? Is it not immediately through their recommenda- tion that the plan of the Convention is submitted to the people ? And this plan must ...
... thought proper or necessary . Were not the state legislatures afterwards to review our pro- ceedings ? Is it not immediately through their recommenda- tion that the plan of the Convention is submitted to the people ? And this plan must ...
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... thought unsafe to augment its powers , without altering its organization . The act of the Convention is but a mere proposal , similar to the production of a private pen . I think it a government which , if adopted , will cherish and ...
... thought unsafe to augment its powers , without altering its organization . The act of the Convention is but a mere proposal , similar to the production of a private pen . I think it a government which , if adopted , will cherish and ...
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... thought it a good one ; we might respect his intelligence and integrity , but it would not be binding upon us . We might adopt it if we thought it a proper system , and then it would be our act . Suppose it had been made by our enemies ...
... thought it a good one ; we might respect his intelligence and integrity , but it would not be binding upon us . We might adopt it if we thought it a proper system , and then it would be our act . Suppose it had been made by our enemies ...
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... thought the President was possessed of legislative powers , while he could make treaties , joined with the Senate . Mr. IŘEDELL . Mr. Chairman , I think the gentleman is in order . When treaties are made , they become as valid as ...
... thought the President was possessed of legislative powers , while he could make treaties , joined with the Senate . Mr. IŘEDELL . Mr. Chairman , I think the gentleman is in order . When treaties are made , they become as valid as ...
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... thought of the objection made by the member from New Hanover . I never thought that impeachments extended to any but officers of the United States . When you look at the judgment to be given on im- peachments , you will see that the ...
... thought of the objection made by the member from New Hanover . I never thought that impeachments extended to any but officers of the United States . When you look at the judgment to be given on im- peachments , you will see that the ...
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