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620 RECORDS OF THE FEDERAL CONVENTION Friday McHENRY Sept?raSer McHENRY I4 Septr. Moved by Dr. Franklin seconded by Mr. Willson, to empowed Congress to open and establish canals. This being objected to -- moved by Virginia To empower Congress to grant charter, of incorporation in cases where the U.S. may require them and where the objects of them cannot be obtained by a State. Negatived. Moved To authorize Congress to establish an university to which and the honors and emoluments of which all persons may be admitted without any distinction of religion whatever. Congress enabled to erect such an institution in the place of the general government. Thus Congress to possess exclusive jurisdiction. ' Neg. 6 Noes. $ay. I State divided. Moved- And the liberty of the press shall be inviolable. 6 noes. 5 a7s.