Journal of the Federal Convention; Kept by James Madison Volume 4 (Paperback)

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, ...