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KECORDS OF THE FEDERAL CONVENTION 437 T?sday MADISON August It was moved and seconded to add after the word "exports" in the x3th article the words "nor with such consent but for the use of the treasury of the United States" which passed in the affirmative [Ayes--9; noes m 2.] [on the first clause ?3 article Ayes--9; noes'?2.] s Separate questions being taken on the several clauses of the i3th article, as amended, they passed in the affirmative On the question to agree to the x 4 article as reported it passed in the affirmative [Ayes -- 9; noes ? x; divided -- ?.] It was moved and seconded to strike out the words "high misdemeanor," and to insert the words "other crime" which passed in the affirmative On the question to agree to the ?sth article as amended it passed in the affirmative The House adjourned. MADISON Tuesday August 28. I787-- In Convention Mr. Sherman from the Committee to whom were referred several propositions on the 25th. instant, made the following report m That there be inserted after the 4 clause of 7th. section "Nor shall any regulation of commerce or revenue give "preference to the ports of one State (over) 9 those of another, "or oblige vessels bound to or from any State to enter clear "or pay duties in another and all tonnage, duties, imposts "& excises laid by the Legislature shall be uniform through- "out the U. S-" Ordered to lie on the table. Art XI sect. 3. "It was moved to strike out the words "it shall be appellate" & to insert the words "the supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction", -- in order to prevent uncertainty whether "it" referred to the s,tpreme Court, or to the Judicial power. On the question s Vote 196, Detail of Ayes and Noes. 9 Crossed out: "to".