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Will they say aye or no ? if aye , will it be said by such a majority as to secure the peaceable adoption of the new Constitution ? Much , I think , depends upon them ; and I believe our 2 [ 1788 . THE BELKNAP PAPERS .
Will they say aye or no ? if aye , will it be said by such a majority as to secure the peaceable adoption of the new Constitution ? Much , I think , depends upon them ; and I believe our 2 [ 1788 . THE BELKNAP PAPERS .
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... the Constitution ; but a majority appeared against it . This has a favourable aspect . Gorham , King , and Strong , the other delegates to the General Convention , are members of this body , and will doubtless have influence .
... the Constitution ; but a majority appeared against it . This has a favourable aspect . Gorham , King , and Strong , the other delegates to the General Convention , are members of this body , and will doubtless have influence .
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Every part of the Constitution which has yet been considered and objected to has been very ably defended . Dana , King , Parsons , Dalton , Strong , Sedgwick , and Ames are among the best advocates . The anti - federal speakers are very ...
Every part of the Constitution which has yet been considered and objected to has been very ably defended . Dana , King , Parsons , Dalton , Strong , Sedgwick , and Ames are among the best advocates . The anti - federal speakers are very ...
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He expressed the feelings of an honest mind , which had taken an early and decided part in the case of the country , and wished to see its labours and sufferings crowned with success , but which would all be lost if this Constitution ...
He expressed the feelings of an honest mind , which had taken an early and decided part in the case of the country , and wished to see its labours and sufferings crowned with success , but which would all be lost if this Constitution ...
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If the Constitution is adopted , he will be neglected : if not , he may be Governour or Lieutenant Governour next year . It gives us great pleasure to hear some of the honest , sensible , independent yeomanry speak in favour of the ...
If the Constitution is adopted , he will be neglected : if not , he may be Governour or Lieutenant Governour next year . It gives us great pleasure to hear some of the honest , sensible , independent yeomanry speak in favour of the ...
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