Reluctance of States to grant it. Conditions growing worse under the Con- New York in favor of a new Convention of Virginia's adverse action and its effects. Washington's circular letter to the States. Disorderly financial system in States, and Convention of five States at Annapolis Deplorable condition of the people. Annapolis recommendation of general Con- delphia approved by Congress. Action thereon by the States. General demoralization of political con- 18-25 26-52 V Their origin and character. Sessions secret, and why. Schemes of New Jersey and Connecticut. Plan of Virginia in detail. Plan of Connecticut in detail. Plan of New Jersey in detail. Fundamental division in Convention for a National or Federal Government. Committee of conciliation. The old States fear future new States. Election of the Chief Executive by Legisla- ture, or by Electors, or by Governors of Should the authority be vested in a single Discordant views, also, as to removability, Question of ineligibility to a second term. Result of the protracted debate. 96-113 The questions of fundamental principle The Committee of Detail appointed. Report of form of Constitution and detail. Who should be qualified voters. Washington's only participation in debate. Congress to control national elections. Debate on national control of militia. |