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Editorial
July 22, 1861
The Shreveport Weekly News
Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Historical note on Virginia as the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1788 and the eighth Southern state to secede, highlighting its initial reluctance and the narrow ratification vote after amendments.
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A Scrap from History—It is a circumstance somewhat remarkable that Virginia was the eighth State of the thirteen to give in its adhesion to the Federal Constitution in 1788 and is now the eighth State of the South to secede from it. But what is more, her recent reluctance to leave the Union only equalled by her original aversion to become a part of it under the Constitution that was presented for ratification.
The Convention of 1788 was composed of members, a majority of whom were elected to reject the Federal Constitution: and it was only after the clause declaring that "the powers granted under the Constitution, being derived from the people of the United States, be resumed by them whenever the same shall be perverted to their injury and oppression, and that every power not granted thereby, remains with them at their will." was inserted in the ordinance of ratification, that six or more of the majority opposed to the measure consented to vote for it. Even with this accession of strength, the Constitution was carried only by a vote of 89 to 79.--Charleston Courier.
The Convention of 1788 was composed of members, a majority of whom were elected to reject the Federal Constitution: and it was only after the clause declaring that "the powers granted under the Constitution, being derived from the people of the United States, be resumed by them whenever the same shall be perverted to their injury and oppression, and that every power not granted thereby, remains with them at their will." was inserted in the ordinance of ratification, that six or more of the majority opposed to the measure consented to vote for it. Even with this accession of strength, the Constitution was carried only by a vote of 89 to 79.--Charleston Courier.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Virginia Ratification
Federal Constitution
Secession
1788 Convention
Narrow Vote
What entities or persons were involved?
Virginia
Federal Constitution
Convention Of 1788
Charleston Courier
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Virginia's Ratification Of The Federal Constitution And Secession From The Union
Stance / Tone
Historical Observation Highlighting Reluctance
Key Figures
Virginia
Federal Constitution
Convention Of 1788
Charleston Courier
Key Arguments
Virginia Was The Eighth State To Ratify The Constitution In 1788
Virginia Is The Eighth Southern State To Secede
Virginia's Reluctance To Secede Matched Its Original Aversion To Ratification
1788 Convention Majority Elected To Reject Constitution
Ratification Passed Narrowly 89 79 After Adding Clause On Resuming Powers
Clause Allowed Resumption Of Powers If Perverted To Injury And Oppression