Debates in the New York Ratifying Convention, 1788

July 16, 1788

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1: New York convention, July 16, 1788, ¶ 1 (NewYork1788.Jul16.1)

Wednesday, July 16, 1788.—The Honorable Judge HOBART brought forward a motion for adjournment. On this motion large debates took place, in which Mr. Hobart, Mr. Duane, Mr. Lansing, Mr. Jay, the Chancellor, Mr. Hamilton, and Mr. Bay, were engaged. The motion was rejected.

2: New York convention, July 16, 1788, ¶ 2 (NewYork1788.Jul16.2)

Mr. DUANE then brought forward a plan of ratification, with certain explanations, and with a list of amendments to be recommended. This was rejected.

3: New York convention, July 16, 1788, ¶ 3 (NewYork1788.Jul16.3)

Mr. SMITH'S proposition was then resumed, and debated till

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