The Debates in the Several State Conventions on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution, as Recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia, 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 : in Five Volumes, Band 5Jonathan Elliot J.B. Lippincott & Company, 1861 |
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... moved that the letter should be committed . This was opposed , as unnecessary and nugatory , by Mr. WILSON , since the known firmness of Mr. Morris , after deliberately taking a step , would render all attempts to dissuade him fruitless ...
... moved that the letter should be committed . This was opposed , as unnecessary and nugatory , by Mr. WILSON , since the known firmness of Mr. Morris , after deliberately taking a step , would render all attempts to dissuade him fruitless ...
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... moved that between the words " generally " and " to operate " might be inserted the words " and in just proportion . " Mr. WILSON said he had no objection to this amendment , but that it might be referred to the taxes individually , and ...
... moved that between the words " generally " and " to operate " might be inserted the words " and in just proportion . " Mr. WILSON said he had no objection to this amendment , but that it might be referred to the taxes individually , and ...
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... moved that the rule should be to vote by states , and the mujority of states in committee to decide . Mr. WILSON moved to postpone Mr. Bland's motion , in order to resolve that the rule be to vote by states , and according to the same ...
... moved that the rule should be to vote by states , and the mujority of states in committee to decide . Mr. WILSON moved to postpone Mr. Bland's motion , in order to resolve that the rule be to vote by states , and according to the same ...
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... moved that it might be referred to the committee , with the several propositions which had been made . Mr. LEE seconded the motion . Mr. WILSON objected to Mr. BLAND'S motion , as not being in order . When moved in order , perhaps he ...
... moved that it might be referred to the committee , with the several propositions which had been made . Mr. LEE seconded the motion . Mr. WILSON objected to Mr. BLAND'S motion , as not being in order . When moved in order , perhaps he ...
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... moved to erase from the Journal the resolution of Friday , the 2d instant , applying for an addition of three millions to the grant of six millions , by his Most Christian Majesty , as in part of the loan of four millions , requested by ...
... moved to erase from the Journal the resolution of Friday , the 2d instant , applying for an addition of three millions to the grant of six millions , by his Most Christian Majesty , as in part of the loan of four millions , requested by ...
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Seite 115 - States ; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations may be necessary to their common interest and their permanent harmony, and to report to the several States such an act relative to this great object, as, when unanimously ratified by them, will enable the United States, in Congress assembled, effectually to provide for the same...
Seite 66 - All charges of war and all other expenses that shall be incurred for the common defence or general welfare, and allowed by the United States in congress assembled, shall be defrayed out of a common treasury, which shall be supplied by the several states in proportion to the value of all land within each state, granted to or surveyed for any person, as such land and the buildings and improvements thereon shall be estimated according to such mode as the United States in congress assembled shall from...
Seite 257 - In this situation of this assembly, groping as it were in the dark to find political truth, and scarce able to distinguish it when presented to us, how has it happened, sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly applying to the Father of lights to illuminate our understandings?
Seite 552 - That it will meet the full and entire approbation of every state is not perhaps to be expected ; but each will doubtless consider, that had her interest been alone consulted, the consequences might have been particularly disagreeable or injurious to others ; that it is liable to as few exceptions as could reasonably have been expected, we hope and believe ; that it may promote the lasting welfare of that country so dear to us all, and secure her freedom and happiness, is our most ardent wish...
Seite 552 - ... existence. This important consideration, seriously and deeply impressed on our minds, led each State in the convention to be less rigid on points of inferior magnitude than might have been otherwise expected; and thus the Constitution, which we now present, is the result of a spirit of amity, and of that mutual deference and concession which the peculiarity of our political situation rendered indispensable.
Seite 382 - Resolved that provision ought to be made for the admission of States lawfully arising within the limits of the United States, whether from a voluntary junction of Government and Territory or otherwise, with the consent of a number of voices in the National legislature less than the whole.
Seite 580 - The Congress may determine the time of choosing the electors, and the day on which they shall give their votes ; which day shall be the same throughout the United States.
Seite 326 - ... that all acts of the United States in Congress, made by virtue and in pursuance of the powers hereby, and by the Articles of Confederation, vested in them, and all treaties made and ratified under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the respective States, so far forth as those acts or treaties shall relate to the said States or their citizens ; and that the Judiciary of the several States shall be bound thereby in their decisions, any thing in the respective laws of...
Seite 517 - RESOLVED, That the preceding constitution be laid before the United States in congress assembled ; and that it is the opinion of this convention, that it should afterwards be submitted to a convention of delegates, chosen in each state by the people thereof, under the recommendation of its legislature, for their assent and ratification...
Seite 258 - I therefore beg leave to move that, henceforth, prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessings on our deliberations, be held in this assembly every morning before we proceed to business, and that one or more of the clergy of this city be requested to officiate in that service.