Debates in the Congress of the Confederation, from February 19, 1787 to April 25, 1787

it-Time of meeting of the Federal Convention-Resolutions of
Congress on the effect of treaties on the States.

Mr. Gardoqui-Representations of Virginia relative to the seizure

of Spanish property by General Clark-Views of several States

relative to the Mississippi-Rhode Island against the Federal

Convention.

Marriage of French subjects in America-Propositions in the Fed-

eral Convention expected from Virginia-Mr. Madison's ideas of a

Federal Constitution.

General Washington as President of the Federal Convention-Doc-

tor Franklin also a Delegate-Claims of British creditors under the

treaty of peace-Approaching meeting of the Federal Convention

-Debates relative to the future seat of Congress-Number of

States required to authorize a suspension of the use of Mississippi.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. New York, April 22,

1787

637

Sale of public lands-Land jobbers-Copper coinage-Opinions in

Massachusetts and Connecticut relative to the Federal Convention

To THOMAS JEFFERSON. New York, April 23,

1787

639

Resolutions of Congress on the effect of treaties on the States-

Survey and sale of public lands-Government of the Western Ter-

ritory-Settlement of public accounts and claims of the States-

Navigation of the Mississippi, and views of the States on it-Pro-

ceedings of States relative to Federal Convention.

TO GENERAL WASHINGTON.

tember 30, 1787

New York, Sep-

643

Debates in Congress on Federal Constitution-Proposal to amend

it there-Transmitted to the States-Opinions on it.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. New York, October 7,

Requisitions on the States-Western Territory-Indians-Opin-

ions in Massachusetts on Federal Constitution-Mr. Adams is to

Proposal of amendments by Congress-R. H. Lee-Dana-Mason-
Return of Mr. Adams-Reappointment of Mr. Jefferson-Exchange
of French for Dutch creditors not approved-State of foreign loans
-Sales of public lands.

To GENERAL WASHINGTON. New York, Octo-

ber 28, 1787

652

Prospects for establishment of Federal Constitution-Mr. Charles
Pinckney-Navigation of Potomac.

Dissensions in Holland-Commencement of the Federalist-Pro-
ceedings of States on Federal Constitution.

TO THOMAS JEFFERSON. New York, December

20, 1787

656

Tobacco contract with France-Proceedings of States on Federal
Constitution-Prohibition by Virginia of certain imports-Reduced
state of the Treasury-Indians-British ports.

To GENERAL WASHINGTON.

cember 20, 1787

New York, De-

659

Mr. R. H. Lee's views on Federal Constitution-Mr. Mason's-
Mr. Jay's Navigation of Potomac-Proceedings of States on Fed-
eral Constitution.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. New York, January

10, 1788

661

Mr. Randolph's views of Federal Constitution-Mr. Henry's-Mr.

S. Adams's-Proceedings of States on it-Proposal of second Con-

European news-Proceedings of States on Federal Constitution.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. New York, January

27, 1788

666

Mr. C. Griffin elected President of Congress-Proceedings in Con-
vention of Massachusetts-Mr. Gerry and Mr. Dana-Criticisms
on views of Mr. Randolph, Mr. Gerry, and Col. Mason.

TO GENERAL WASHINGTON. New York, Febru-

ary 3, 1788

Proceedings in Convention of Massachusetts.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. New York, March 3,

Proceedings of States on Federal Constitution.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. New York, July 2,

Mr. Jefferson's opinions on Federal Constitution-Future seat of

Proceedings in Convention of New York.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. New York, July 22,

1788

Proceedings in Convention of New York.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. New York, August

11, 1788

Future seat of Congress.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. New York, August 22,

George Clinton's views on Federal Constitution-Proposal for sec-

ond Convention.

To EDMUND RANDOLPH. New York, Septem-

ber 14, 1788

675

Proceedings of Congress for organizing the Federal government-

Future seat of Congress.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. New York, September

24, 1788

676

State of trade in Virginia-British debts-British ports-Naviga
tion of Mississippi.

TO GENERAL WASHINGTON. New York, Septem-

ber 26, 1788

Resolutions of Congress relative to navigation of Mississippi.

Effect of American Revolution on reform in Europe-Mr. Madi-
son's sentiments on being a candidate for Congress.

TO EDMUND RANDOLPH. New York, November

2, 1788

680

Feelings of opponents of Federal Constitution towards Mr. Madi-
son-His sentiments on being a candidate for Congress.

DEBATES IN THE

FEDERAL

CONVENTION,

FROM MONDAY, MAY 14th, 1787, TO MONDAY,

AUGUST 6th, 1787.

Confederacies-Meeting of Colonial Deputies at Albany, in 1754-

Congress of 1774-Declaration of Independence-Articles of Con-

federation-Difficulties arising from the public lands, and duties

on foreign commerce-Want of a permanent revenue-Resolution

of Virginia for a Convention-Meeting of the Convention at An-

napolis, in 1786-Recommends Federal Convention-Proceedings

of Virginia and other States-Previous suggestions for a Conven-

tion by Pelatiah Webster, General Schuyler, Alexander Hamilton,

Richard H. Lee, and Noah Webster-Defects to be provided for

by a Constitution-Mr. Madison's sketch-Meeting of Federal

Convention in 1787-Manner in which the Reports of the Debates

were taken.

FRIDAY, May 25th,

721

Organization of Convention-General Washington chosen Presi-

dent, and Major Jackson Secretary-Delaware credentials-Com-

mittee on Rules.

MONDAY, May 28th

723

Rules reported-No yeas and nays required-Vote by States-Let-

ter from Rhode Island.

TUESDAY, May 29th

727

Additional rules-Keeping of minutes-Convention goes into Com-

mittee of the Whole-Mr. Randolph submits fifteen propositions--

His remarks-Propositions stated—Mr. Charles Pinckney submits

a plan of a Constitution-Plan stated.

WEDNESDAY, May 30th

746

Mr. Randolph's first proposition withdrawn, and a substitute offer-

ed-The proposed government to be National, and to consist of a

Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary.

Mr. Randolph's second proposition-The right of suffrage in the

National Legislature, to be proportioned to the quotas of contribu-

tion, or the number of free inhabitants as is best in different cases

-Postponed.

THURSDAY, May 31st

753

Mr. Randolph's third proposition-The National Legislature to

have two branches--Agreed to.

Mr. Randolph's fourth proposition-First branch of the National

Legislature to be elected by the people-Agreed to-Qualifications
&c. of members of first branch-Postponed.

Mr. Randolph's fifth proposition-Second branch of the National
Legislature to be chosen by the first branch, from nominations by
State Legislatures-Disagreed to-Qualifications of members of
second branch-Not considered.

Mr. Randolph's sixth proposition-Powers of the National Leg-
islature-Each branch to originate laws-Agreed to - National
Legislature to possess all the legislative powers of the Congress
of the Confederation, to pass laws where State Legislatures are
incompetent; or where necessary to preserve harmony among the
the States; and to negative State laws contravening the articles
of union or foreign treaties—Agreed to―The National Legislature
authorized to exert the force of the whole against a delinquent
State-Postponed.

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