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, Volume 4Taylor & Maury, 1854 - United States |
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... Adoption out of the Union ; State of the Union in 1776 ; anticipates the Interest of the First Congress ; Importance of framing ... adopted , Vice - President's casting Vote ,. Biennial Elections defended ,. Impeachment not extended to ...
... Adoption out of the Union ; State of the Union in 1776 ; anticipates the Interest of the First Congress ; Importance of framing ... adopted , Vice - President's casting Vote ,. Biennial Elections defended ,. Impeachment not extended to ...
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... adopted by a large Majority , .... SOUTH CAROLINA . ROBERT BARNWELL - for a limited Discussion , 263. Defence of the Con- stitution , 291. President's Responsibility ; Treaties ; Congressional Pay ; Paper Medium ; Trial by Jury ...
... adopted by a large Majority , .... SOUTH CAROLINA . ROBERT BARNWELL - for a limited Discussion , 263. Defence of the Con- stitution , 291. President's Responsibility ; Treaties ; Congressional Pay ; Paper Medium ; Trial by Jury ...
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... adopted the Constitution unanimously . If it be thought proper to debate at large an act of Assembly , trivial in its nature , and the operation of which may continue but a few months , are we to decide on this great and impor- tant ...
... adopted the Constitution unanimously . If it be thought proper to debate at large an act of Assembly , trivial in its nature , and the operation of which may continue but a few months , are we to decide on this great and impor- tant ...
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... adopted by so many states . But notwithstanding this favor- able opinion I entertain of it , I have not come here resolved , at all events , to vote for its adoption . I have come here for information , and to judge , after all that can ...
... adopted by so many states . But notwithstanding this favor- able opinion I entertain of it , I have not come here resolved , at all events , to vote for its adoption . I have come here for information , and to judge , after all that can ...
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... adoption . Mr. IREDELL . Mr. Chairman , I concur entirely in the sentiments lately urged by the gentleman from Halifax , and am convinced we shall be involved in very great diffi- culties if we adopt the principles offered by the ...
... adoption . Mr. IREDELL . Mr. Chairman , I concur entirely in the sentiments lately urged by the gentleman from Halifax , and am convinced we shall be involved in very great diffi- culties if we adopt the principles offered by the ...
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