[PDF] Journal Of The Federal Convention eBook

Author : James Madison
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 19,32 MB
Release : 2011-04-06
Category : History
ISBN : 0307789209

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In 1787, the American union was in disarray. The incompatible demands of the separate states threatened its existence; some states were even in danger of turning into the kind of tyranny they had so recently deposed. A truly national government was needed, one that could raise money, regulate commerce, and defend the states against foreign threats–without becoming as overbearing as England. So thirty-six-year-old James Madison believed. That summer, the Virginian was instrumental in organizing the Constitutional Convention, in which one of the world’s greatest documents would be debated, created, and signed. Inspired by a sense of history in the making, he kept the most extensive notes of any attendee.Now two esteemed scholars have made these minutes accessible to everyone. Presented with modern punctuation and spelling, judicious cuts, and helpful notes–plus fascinating background information on every delegate and an overview of the tumultuous times–here is the great drama of how the Constitution came to be, from the opening statements to the final votes. This Modern Library Paperback Classic also includes an Introduction and appendices from the authors.

Author : James Madison
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 35,30 MB
Release : 2013-09
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ISBN : 9781230204420

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893 edition. Excerpt: ... the .LANSING, JO 11N - Continued. opposes going Into Committee of Whole, 163. objects to propositions of Mr. Randolph as amended and adopted, 107. Uilnka Convention limit--.l to amendment of Confederation, 187, 800. proposes that power of legislation be vested In Congress, 200. opposes negative or Congress on State laws, 201. proposes equal vote or states In House of Representatives, 253. wishes some plan for compromise on ques- tion of representation, 289. LAWS--See Acts. LAW OF NATIONS not sufficiently pro- tected under Confederation. 60. Congress to legislate on offences against, 68.454,705,763. LEE, RICHARD II., views In regard to the Federal Constitution, 44. LEGISLATURE--See Congress of the Con- stitution; States. LEVYING WAR, evidence of. In cases or treason, (18,454, 564.711, 75V. LIGHTIIOUSF.S. states to levy duties to erect them, 732. LIMITATION relative to revenue laws, 685. on suspension or writ of 610,706, 764. .LIVINGSTON, WILLIAM, attends Federal Convent Ion, 108. reports provisions relative to nubile- debt and inllltla, 668. reports provisions relative to slaves, navi- gation, and capitation taxes, 588. LOANS to be made by Congress under the Constitution. 67. LORDS. HOUSE OF, impossible In America, 97.231,234. considered noble institution, 182. Senato should be like It, 125. not a model for Senate, 158,281. negative on the Commons, 274. LYCIAN LEAGUE, 273. MVLURG. JAMES, attend* Federal Con- vention, 64. proposes Executive term to be during good behavior. 869. desires some specino provision relative to exercise of Executive powers by Presi- dent, 397. M'liKNRY. JAMES, attends Federal Con- vention, 55. remarks on subterfuges adopted to avoid provision in regard to money-bills, 619. proposes to raise taxes by requisitions, ..