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Observations on the plan of Government submitted to the Federal Convention, in Philadelphia, on the 28th. of May 1787, By Mr. Charles Pinkney, Delegate from the State of South Carolina—delivered at different times in the course of their discussions—
New York:—Printed by Francis Childs.
| In the plan of Mr. Pinkney as presented to Mr. Adams and published in Journal | Plan as commented on in Pamphlet |
| Article 1. Style— | Not adverted to |
| Article 2. Division of Legislative power in two Houses. | recommended as essential page 8. |
| Article 3. Members of H. of D. to be chosen by the people. &a. | silent. |
| Article 4. Senate to be elected by the H. of Del. &c… | recommended
page 9. but the 4th. article relates to extending rights of citizens of each State throughout U S. the delivery of fugitives from justice, on demand, & the giving faith & credit to records & proceedings of each—vide Art. 12 & 13. |
| Article 5—relates to the mode of electing the H. of Del. by the people & rules &a. Every bill to be presented to the President for his revision. | This
article declares that Individual states shall not exercise certain powers, founded on the principles of the 6th. of the Confederation. A Council of revision is stated to be incorporated in his plan page 9. vide Art 11. for prohibitions—empowers Congress to raise troops; & to levy taxes according to number of whites & ⅗ of other descriptions. |
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6. powers of the Legislature enumerated & all constitutional acts thereof, and treaties declared to be the |
This article is stated to be an important
alteration in the fedl. system, giving to Congress not only a revision but a negative |
