The History of the Virginia Federal Convention of 1788: With Some Account of Eminent Virginians of that Era who Were Members of the Body, Volum 9[Virginia historical] society, 1890 |
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Pàgina ix
... reply to Sir William Harcourt in an article on international law , under the signature of ' Hortensius , ' in the London Times , was afterwards substantially incorporated in a message of President Buchanan . " Mr. Grigsby married ...
... reply to Sir William Harcourt in an article on international law , under the signature of ' Hortensius , ' in the London Times , was afterwards substantially incorporated in a message of President Buchanan . " Mr. Grigsby married ...
Pàgina 77
... reply , and not caring to court a defeat , which he saw was inevitable , withdrew his resolution . But , if Henry had a favorite plan , the Federalists had one of their own ; and that plan was to discuss the Constitution , clause by ...
... reply , and not caring to court a defeat , which he saw was inevitable , withdrew his resolution . But , if Henry had a favorite plan , the Federalists had one of their own ; and that plan was to discuss the Constitution , clause by ...
Pàgina 83
... reply to him , and by some significant action , such as a pause , a shake of the head , or a striking gesture , before he uttered a word , would undo all that Madison had been trying to do for an hour before . ultimately to his ...
... reply to him , and by some significant action , such as a pause , a shake of the head , or a striking gesture , before he uttered a word , would undo all that Madison had been trying to do for an hour before . ultimately to his ...
Pàgina 90
... reply to the demands and requisites of Congress ? You are too contemptible ; we will despise and disregard you . " I shall endeavor to satisfy the gentleman's political curiosity . Did not our compliance with any demand of Congress ...
... reply to the demands and requisites of Congress ? You are too contemptible ; we will despise and disregard you . " I shall endeavor to satisfy the gentleman's political curiosity . Did not our compliance with any demand of Congress ...
Pàgina 99
... called up Governor Randolph , who is reported to have spoken with great pathos in reply , and who declared that , since so many of the States had Nor was Madison the only correspondent of Washington in the VIRGINIA CONVENTION OF 1788 . 99.
... called up Governor Randolph , who is reported to have spoken with great pathos in reply , and who declared that , since so many of the States had Nor was Madison the only correspondent of Washington in the VIRGINIA CONVENTION OF 1788 . 99.
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Pàgina 370 - Congress shall make. 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury, and such trial shall be held in the State where the said crimes shall have been committed ; but when not committed within any State, the trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have directed.
Pàgina 367 - Year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a Tax or Duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person. 2. The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it. 3. No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed. 4. No Capitation or other direct Tax shall be laid, unless in Proportion to the Census or Enumeration herein before directed to be taken.
Pàgina 369 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. 7. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor...
Pàgina 365 - Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy ; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal.
Pàgina 370 - States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Pàgina 372 - All debts contracted, and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the confederation. 2. -This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be...
Pàgina 364 - Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business ; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of Absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.
Pàgina 363 - Manner as they shall by Law direct. The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations one, Connecticut five, New- York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia...
Pàgina 367 - No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation; grant letters of marque and reprisal; coin money; emit bills of credit; make any thing but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts ; pass any bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts ; or grant any title of nobility. 2. No state shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any imposts or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing its inspection...
Pàgina 366 - States; 5. To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures; 6. To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States; 7.