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A federal republic with complete powers of government
Powers of the states not by grace, but of right
Sovereignty of the law. Who are the people of the United States?
Their power. New states to be admitted on equal terms
Necessity of revolution provided against
Extending influence of the federal republic
The philosophy of the people
Unreasonableness of New York. Organization of the federal republicans
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New York legislature orders a state convention. The electors
Hamilton declares his opinions. Clinton replies
News from New Hampshire. Success in New York depends on Virginia
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Debate between Smith and Hamilton. Lansing holds out
Madison condemns a conditional ratification.
The opposition in New York give way.
But ask for a second federal convention. Joy of New York city
Convention of North Carolina
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THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
From 1788 to the Fifth of May 1789.
Encroachments of England in Maine and in the West
John Adams returns home. Adams and Jefferson
Moderation of the Pennsylvania minority. Albert Gallatin
The Virginia assembly demands a second federal convention
Lee and Grayson elected senators.
Connecticut refuses a second convention. And Massachusetts
And Pennsylvania. Dilatoriness of congress
Measures for commencing proccedings under the constitution
Federal elections in New York
In Virginia. In South Carolina
Party divisions. Debates in congress on protection
Washington sees danger to the union from the South
His resolution on leaving Mount Vernon
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His reception at Alexandria. At Baltimore. In Delaware
At Philadelphia. At Trenton. In New York
His inauguration. Ilis address to the two houses
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And of America.
Public prayers in the church. Description of Washington
Address to him from the senate. From the representatives .
State of Europe at the time.
HISTORY
OF THE
FORMATION OF THE CONSTITUTION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
IN FIVE BOOKS.
I. THE CONFEDERATION.
II. ON THE WAY TO A FEDERAL CONVENTION.
III. THE FEDERAL CONVENTION.
IV. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATES IN JUDGMENT ON THE
CONSTITUTION.
V. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
VOL. VL-1
THE
BOOK FIRST.
THE CONFEDERATION.
To JUNE 1783.