B.
Baldwin, Abraham, model of Senate suggested by, II. [139]. Vote and views of, respecting representation in Senate, [142].
Baltimore, public rejoicings in, in honor of Constitution, II. [543].
Barnwell, Robert, in favor of Constitution, II. [510]. Arguments of, in convention of South Carolina, [548].
Belknap, Dr., on slavery in Massachusetts, II. [454].
Bill of Rights, want of, a strong argument with some against Constitution, II. [498]. James Wilson's views respecting, [522]. States equally divided on question of, in Convention, [523]. Considered essential by Patrick Henry, [554]. Proposed by Virginia, [581].
Bills of Credit, power to emit, prohibited to States, II. [328], [364]. Meaning of, [329].
Boston, occupied by royal troops in 1774-75, I. [27]. Invested by army under General Ward, in 1775, [32]. Reception of Constitution by people of, II. [501]. Rejoicings in, in honor of Constitution, [540].
Boundary, Southern, fixed by the Treaty of Peace, I. [312]. Questions of, proposed to be determined by Senate, II. [223], [231]; plan respecting, [235]. Determination of, a judicial question, [232]. See Western Territory, Lands, and Northwestern Territory.
Bounties offered for enlistment in 1776, I. [93]. Additional, offered by States, [95]; effect of, [110].
Bowdoin, James, delegate to first Continental Congress, I. [13]. Governor of Massachusetts, [270]. Suppresses Shays's rebellion, [270]. Message of, suggesting a general convention, [336].
Brandywine, battle of the, force engaged in, I. [113].
Bribery, by executive, dangers of, II. [242].
British Colonies, legislatures of, divided into two branches, II. [132].
Broughton, Nicholas, commander of the Hannah, I. [74].
Butler, Pierce, in favor of the Constitution, II. [510].