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June 22, 1787
The New York Packet
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Report from New-York on June 22 notes eleven states represented at the Federal Convention, with New-Hampshire delegates absent and Rhode-Island refusing participation. Expresses hope for unanimous wisdom in forming a government to preserve liberties and ensure union against destruction.
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New-York, June 22.
By the present very respectable delegation, in Convention, eleven States are represented. The Delegates from the State of New-Hampshire, though appointed, have not yet made their appearance. Rhode-Island is the only State in the Union that has refused to take a seat at this honorable board of Counsellors: a very short period will unfold, whether her refusal will redound to her honor or disgrace.
We hear that the greatest unanimity subsists in the councils of the Federal Convention. It is to be hoped, says a correspondent, the United States will discover as much wisdom in receiving from them a suitable form of government to preserve the liberties of the people, as they did fortitude in defending them against the arbitrary and wicked attempts of Great-Britain. Nothing but union, and a vigorous continental government, can save us from destruction.
By the present very respectable delegation, in Convention, eleven States are represented. The Delegates from the State of New-Hampshire, though appointed, have not yet made their appearance. Rhode-Island is the only State in the Union that has refused to take a seat at this honorable board of Counsellors: a very short period will unfold, whether her refusal will redound to her honor or disgrace.
We hear that the greatest unanimity subsists in the councils of the Federal Convention. It is to be hoped, says a correspondent, the United States will discover as much wisdom in receiving from them a suitable form of government to preserve the liberties of the people, as they did fortitude in defending them against the arbitrary and wicked attempts of Great-Britain. Nothing but union, and a vigorous continental government, can save us from destruction.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Federal Convention
State Representation
Constitutional Debates
Rhode Island Refusal
New Hampshire Delegates
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
June 22.
Event Details
Eleven states represented in the Federal Convention by delegation; New-Hampshire delegates appointed but not arrived; Rhode-Island refused to participate. Greatest unanimity in councils; hope for wise government to preserve liberties, emphasizing union and vigorous continental government for salvation.