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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... resolve in Vir- ginia than he ; not one , certainly , in glowing utterance , and in appealing picture , sounded more surely the key - note of State grandeur and the common weal . Justly remarked the late venerable and admirable Marshall ...
... resolve in Vir- ginia than he ; not one , certainly , in glowing utterance , and in appealing picture , sounded more surely the key - note of State grandeur and the common weal . Justly remarked the late venerable and admirable Marshall ...
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... Resolved , That we cannot too deeply deplore the heavy loss which we have sustained in the death of one whose devotion to the interests of the Society , united to his great learning and accomplishments , have B been so effective in ...
... Resolved , That we cannot too deeply deplore the heavy loss which we have sustained in the death of one whose devotion to the interests of the Society , united to his great learning and accomplishments , have B been so effective in ...
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... Resolved , That Dr. Charles G. Barney and George A. Barksdale , Esq . , be appointed on behalf of this Society to attend the funeral ob- sequies of the deceased in the city of Norfolk , and that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded ...
... Resolved , That Dr. Charles G. Barney and George A. Barksdale , Esq . , be appointed on behalf of this Society to attend the funeral ob- sequies of the deceased in the city of Norfolk , and that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded ...
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... Resolved , That the Massachusetts Historical Society offer their sin- cere sympathy to the Historical Society of ... resolution to our sister Society of Virginia . At a Convocation of the Board of Visitors and Governors HUGH BLAIR ...
... Resolved , That the Massachusetts Historical Society offer their sin- cere sympathy to the Historical Society of ... resolution to our sister Society of Virginia . At a Convocation of the Board of Visitors and Governors HUGH BLAIR ...
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... resolutions : " Resolved , That in the death of HUGH BLAIR GRIGSBY , we mourn the loss of a friend and fellow laborer , whose wisdom and lofty char- acter have reflected honor on our Board , and that we feel constrained to record on our ...
... resolutions : " Resolved , That in the death of HUGH BLAIR GRIGSBY , we mourn the loss of a friend and fellow laborer , whose wisdom and lofty char- acter have reflected honor on our Board , and that we feel constrained to record on our ...
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The History of the Virginia Federal Convention of 1788, Volum 9 Hugh Blair Grigsby Utdragsvisning - 1969 |
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adjourned adopted America appeared appointed argument Articles of Confederation Assembly body British chair citizens clause Colonel Colony commerce committee Commonwealth Congress Constitution of Virginia danger debate debts declared deliberative assembly direct taxation discussion duty Edmund Pendleton Edmund Randolph elected eloquence England favor Federal Constitution Federal court foreign friends George Governor Grayson heard Henry honorable gentleman House of Burgesses House of Delegates Hugh Blair interest James John John Tyler judges judiciary land Legislature letter liberty Madison majority Marshall Mason ment Mississippi Monroe nations never Nicholas Norfolk object occasion opinion opponents opposed Patrick Henry patriot Paul Carrington peace Pendleton political President previous amendments proposed Randolph ratification reply representatives resolution respect Richmond rose Samuel Jordan Cabell seat secure Senate session speaker speech statesmen taxes tion trade treaty Tyler union United Virginia vote Washington William Wythe
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Side 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.
Side 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.
Side 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...
Side 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.
Side 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.
Side 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...
Side 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.
Side 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...
Side 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...
Side 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.