Secret Proceedings and Debates of the Convention Assembled at Philadelphia: In the Year 1787, for the Purpose of Forming the Constitution of the United States of America. From the Notes Taken by the Late Robert Yates ... and Copied by John Lansing, Jun. ... Including "The Genuine Information," Laid Before the Legislature of Maryland, by Luther Martin ... Also, Other Historical Documents Relative to the Federal Compact of the North American UnionWebsters and Skinners, 1821 - 308 pages |
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... establish- ed as to convince us , that no alteration was to be expect- ed to conform it to our ideas of expediency and safety . A persuasion that our further attendance would be fruit- less and unavailing rendered us less solicitous to ...
... establish- ed as to convince us , that no alteration was to be expect- ed to conform it to our ideas of expediency and safety . A persuasion that our further attendance would be fruit- less and unavailing rendered us less solicitous to ...
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... established , con- sisting of a supreme legislative , judiciary and executive . 2. That the legislative ought to consist of two bran- ches . 3. That the members of the first branch of the nation ... establish- OF THE FEDERAL CONVENTION . 13.
... established , con- sisting of a supreme legislative , judiciary and executive . 2. That the legislative ought to consist of two bran- ches . 3. That the members of the first branch of the nation ... establish- OF THE FEDERAL CONVENTION . 13.
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... establish- ed by a particular state , or under the authority of the United States , except those particularly belonging to the functions of the first branch , during the term of service , and under the national government , for the ...
... establish- ed by a particular state , or under the authority of the United States , except those particularly belonging to the functions of the first branch , during the term of service , and under the national government , for the ...
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... established these principles with respect to the rights of individuals in a state of nature , and what is due to each on entering into government , principles established by every writer on liberty , they proceeded to show that states ...
... established these principles with respect to the rights of individuals in a state of nature , and what is due to each on entering into government , principles established by every writer on liberty , they proceeded to show that states ...
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... established : -In either case , he is lost to his own state . If he places his future prospects in the fa- vors and emoluments of the general government , he will become the dependant and creature of the president , as the system ...
... established : -In either case , he is lost to his own state . If he places his future prospects in the fa- vors and emoluments of the general government , he will become the dependant and creature of the president , as the system ...
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Page 14 - Acts; that the national Legislature ought to be empowered to enjoy the Legislative Rights vested in Congress by the Confederation and moreover to legislate in all cases to which the separate States are incompetent, or in which the harmony of the United States may be interrupted by the exercise of individual Legislation...
Page 262 - It is obviously impracticable in the federal government of these States, to secure all rights of independent sovereignty to each, and yet provide for the interest and safety of all : Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
Page 268 - Congress it is expedient that on the second Monday in May next a convention of delegates, who shall have been appointed by the several States, be held at Philadelphia for the sole and express purpose of revising the articles of Confederation and reporting to Congress and the several legislatures such alterations and provisions therein as shall, when agreed to in Congress and confirmed by the States, render the federal Constitution adequate to the exigencies of government and the preservation of the...
Page 249 - To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures; To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States; To establish post-offices and post-roads; To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing, for limited times, to authors and inventors the...
Page 244 - That after such publication the electors should be appointed, and the Senators and Representatives elected : That the electors should meet on the day fixed for the election of the President, and should transmit their votes certified, signed, sealed and directed, as the Constitution requires, to the Secretary of the United States...
Page 227 - ... 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...
Page 262 - 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.
Page 247 - Sect. 4. The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations, except as to th.e places of choosing senators.
Page 223 - Committee, that a national Government ought to be established, consisting of a supreme Legislative, Executive and Judiciary.
Page 239 - Congress for the security of the parties concerned : provided, that every commissioner, before he sits in judgment, shall take an oath, to be administered by one of the judges of the supreme or superior court of the state, where the cause shall be tried, " well and truly to hear and determine the matter in question, according to the best of his judgment, without favor, affection, or hope of reward :" provided also, that no state shall be deprived of territory for the benefit of the United States.