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Seat of Government, action respecting, II. [189]. None under Confederation, [268]. History of establishment of, [268]. Grave questions concerning location of, [274]. Impolicy of establishing at New York, or Philadelphia, [591]. Embarrassments attending selection of, [604].
Sectional Jealousy, causes and operation of, I. [371].
Selman, captain in the Revolutionary naval force, I. [74].
Senate, reasons for present constitution of, II. [41]. Rule of suffrage in, [48]. Numerical representation in, favored at first, [49]. To hold office during "good behavior" under Hamilton's plan, [100], [105]. Members of, chosen for six years, [134]; qualifications of, [134], [223]. Objects of, [138]; how to be attained, [138]. Difficulty in fixing basis of, [139]. Mr. Baldwin's model of, [139]. Fortunately not founded on relative wealth of States, [140]. Votes of States respecting, [141]; representation in, [165]. Advantages of present constitution of, [166]. Members of, to be two from each State, [186]; to vote per capita, [186]; must have been citizens nine years, [211]. Slight analogy of, to House of Lords, [215]. Equality of votes in, by what States resisted, [217]. Choice of President by, in certain events, proposed, [221], [390]. Scheme of, tending to oligarchy, [222]. May amend revenue bills, [222]. Powers of, as at first proposed, [223]. Number of members of, origin of, [224]. Method of voting in, origin of, [224]. Present mode of voting in, advantages of, [228]. Vacancies in, how filled, [229]. Primary purpose of, [229]. Disposition to accumulate power in, [230]. Constitution of, great embarrassments respecting, [233]. Separate action of, difficult to determine, [234]. Consent of, to certain acts of President, necessary, [235]. Proposed choice of President by, objections to, [236]. Only body fit to have revisionary control over appointments, [239]. Ratification of treaties by, [240]. Ultimate choice of President taken from, [240]. Length of term in, [240]. Biennial change in, [241]. To try impeachments, [261]. Quorum of, [262]. President of, [263]. May choose president pro tempore, [264]. Choice of President by, quorum for, [401]; majority necessary to, [401]. President pro tempore of, when to act as President of the United States, [403]. Proposed appointment of ambassadors and judges by, [410]. Foreign relations committed to, [410]. Treaty-making power of, [415]. May propose treaty to President, [417]. Certain controversies between States, proposed to be tried by, [424]. Equality of States in, guaranteed by Constitution, [478].
Shays's Rebellion, causes of, I. [266]. Progress of, [266], [269]. How arrested [270]. How acted upon in Congress, [271]. Effect of, upon the political state of the country, [273]. Abettors of, opposed to Constitution, II. [501].
Sherman, Roger, one of the committee to prepare Declaration of Independence, I. [50]. Opposed to tax on exports, II. [294]. Views of, respecting tax on slaves, [304]. Motion of, respecting payment of old debts, [321].
Slavery, British government responsible for the existence of, I. [87]. Complex relations of, II. [22]. Regarded by Southern statesmen as an evil, [155]. When and how abolished in States now free, [289]. Existed in what States at formation of Constitution, [313]. Facts respecting, as influencing judgment on Constitution, [313]. A matter of local concern, [313]. State laws respecting abolition of, [313]. In Northwestern Territory, proposals for excluding, [343]. State of, in 1787, [451]. Probable duration of, [451]. Principle of common law and law of nations respecting, [451], [455]. Exclusively a matter of State jurisdiction, [451]. Existed in Colonies at very early period, [453]. In Massachusetts, Dr. Belknap's article on, [454]. Depends wholly on municipal law, [457]. Fortunately left to State control, [459]. Existence of, unjustly made a reproach on United States, [465].
Slaves, as affecting ratio of representation, II. [19]. Control of States over, never meant to be surrendered, [20]. Necessarily regarded in forming Constitution, [20]. As affecting basis of representation, [46]. In fixing ratio of representation, included as inhabitants, [47]. Three-fifths rule respecting, whence derived, [48]. In fixing ratio of representation, how computed, [147]; admission of, proper, [147]. Propriety of counting, as inhabitants, in adjusting representation, [150]. Rule respecting, under Confederation, [150]. As affecting representation, votes respecting, [153]. Social and political condition of, anomalous, [155]. Number and distribution of, [155]. An important element in determining rank of States, [155]. As affecting representation and taxation, [157]. As subjects of taxation, views of statesmen respecting, [159]. Compromise respecting, how to be effected, [163]. Extradition of, Pinckney's proposition concerning, [189]. Manumission of, a matter of State control, [286]. Representation of, a concession by North, why made, [292]; Morris's motion respecting, [293]; vote of New Jersey respecting, [293]. Specific tax on importation of, [304]. Word not used in Constitution by design, [305]. Ratio of increase of, from 1790 to 1850, [308]. Condition of, ameliorated by Constitution, [316]. Advancing public sentiment concerning, [316]. Colonization of, in Africa, [317]. Representation of, an unimportant anomaly, [317]. Emancipation of, a local question, [317]. Extradition of, under Constitution, history of clause respecting, [450]; a necessary provision of Constitution, [451]; under New England Confederation of 1643, [453]; under Ordinance of 1787, [454]; importance of proper understanding of clause respecting, [456]; necessity and propriety of clause, [459]. Condition of, much better under State control, [462]. Increase of, since adoption of Constitution, [465]. See Federal Census.
Slave-Trade, discountenanced by first Continental Congress, I. [24]. How dealt with by the Constitution, [456]. Abolished in England, [457], [461]. French abolition of, [457]. Danish abolition of, [459]. Compromise respecting, [460]. Legislation against, [460]. Discussions respecting, in England, [460]. Probable encouragement of, II. [153]; embarrassments respecting, [281]. State action respecting, [285]. Necessity of definite provision respecting, [285]. Duty of framers of Constitution respecting, [286]. Had been abolished by no nation in 1787, [286]. A proper subject for national action, [286]. Aspect of, political, [287]; moral, [287]. Economical importance of, to Southern States, [288]. Report of committee of detail respecting, [290]. Grave questions concerning, [296]. Right to continue, insisted on by what States, [297], [301]. Prospective prohibition of, provided for, [304]. Concessions respecting, timely, [305]. Vote of States respecting, [305]. Patriotic course of both sections respecting, [306]. Effect of discontinuance of, on Southern States, [308]. State rights respecting, before Constitution, [314]. Tolerated by European nations at formation of Constitution, [314]. Interdicted by ten States before Constitution, [314]. Refusal of certain States to grant power to suppress, immediately, [315]. Indefinite continuance of, had Constitution not been formed, [315]. First extinguished by America, [317].
South Carolina, a provincial government, I. [4]. Constitution of, formed, [120]. Tender-law of, [253]. Appoints and instructs delegates to the Convention, [369]. Opposed to equality of suffrage in House of Representatives, II. [138]; equal vote of States in Senate, [141], [148], [165], [217]. Had five representatives in first House, [149]. Opposed to census of free inhabitants, [153]; executive holding office during "good behavior," [173]. Vote of, respecting citizenship as qualification for office, [209]; money bills, [216], [218]. Opposed to each State having one vote in Senate, [227]. In favor of States paying members of Congress, [259]. Refusal of, to submit to tax on exports, [280], [285]. Exports of, in one year, [285]. Position of, in Convention, respecting slave-trade, [297], [301]. Vote of, respecting slave-trade, [305]. Vote on Jefferson's resolve concerning Northwestern Territory, [346]. Cession by, in 1787, [356]. Vote of, on suspension of habeas corpus, [360]. Condition of acceptance of Constitution by, [452]. Motion for surrender of fugitive slaves made by, in Constitutional Convention, [453]. Vote of, respecting citizenship clause in Constitution, [453]. Debate in legislature of, on Constitution, [510]. Convention in, to vote on Constitution, [511]; importance of action of, [542]. Ratification of Constitution by, [544]; rejoicings at, [544]; importance of, [544]. Delegates of, responsibility assumed by, [544]. A great exporting State, [546]. Hesitation of, to concede power to regulate commerce, [546]. Amendments to Constitution proposed by, [548]. Eighth State to ratify Constitution, [549].
Southern States, views of, respecting regulation of commerce, II. [290].
Sovereignty, of the people, established by the Revolution, I. [379]; necessary consequences of declaration of, II. [8]. Resides in the people, [38]. Powers of, may be exercised by different agents, [377].
Spain, claims the exclusive navigation of the Mississippi, I. [312]. See Mississippi.
Speaker, of House of Representatives, II. [264]; when to act as President, [403].
Standing Armies, jealousy of, I. [81], [90].
States, interests and relations of, before Constitution, II. [5]. Devotion of, to republican liberty, [6]. Union of, essential to republican liberty, [9]. Weakness of, without union, [9]. General purposes of, in calling Constitutional Convention, [16]. Position of, in Convention, [27]. Powers surrendered by, to Confederation, [27]. Why represented in Congress, [40]. Diverse interests of, as affecting representation, [43]. Tendency of, to encroach on federal authority, [51]. Proposed control over legislation of, by Congress, [52]. Population of, in 1790, table of, [55]. Legislation of, control of judicial department over, [66]. Admission of, [75], [79], [109], [176], [340], [344], [350], [354]. Cessions by, to Union, [76]. Republican government guaranteed to, [79], [83], [177], [458]. Jealous of general government, [91]. Sovereignty of, how reconciled with national sovereignty, [91]. Plan to abolish, [92]. To make partial surrender of power under Virginia plan, [95]. Sovereignty of, preserved under New Jersey plan, [95]. Conflicts of, with nation, probable, under Virginia plan, [102], [103]. Struggle between large and smaller, respecting representation, [104]. Proposed equalization of, [108]. Populations of, at formation of Constitution, [116]. Relative rank of, at formation of Constitution, [117]. Conflict among, as to national and federal systems, [117]. Danger of annihilation of sovereignty of, by national government, [128], [377]. Danger of alliances of, with foreign powers, [136]. Preservation of, in Congress, conceded to be necessary, [139]. Divided respecting constitution of Senate, [145]. Jealousy among, [150]. Western, views of members respecting, [150]. Slave and free, index of wealth of, [157]. Wealth of, not measured by land, [160]. Position of, in Convention, respecting slaves, [161], [162]. Wealth of, for purpose of taxation, determined by inhabitants, [163]. Smaller, concession to, in constitution of Senate, [166]. Free and slave, populations of, compared, [168]. Relation of, to Confederation, [179]. Whether Constitution could be ratified by government of, [180]. Voting by, history of practice of, [227]. Equal representation of, in Senate, just, [233]. Union desired by, from different motives, [303]. Commercial legislation of, under Confederation, various, [310]. Revenue and paper-money systems of, under Confederation, various, [310]. Rights guaranteed to, by Constitution, [314]. Power of, over slave-trade, anterior to Constitution, [314]. Ports of one, not to be preferred to those of another, [324]. Compacts between, outside of Articles of Confederation, [347]. New, temporary governments for, Madison's motion respecting, [351]. Admission of, number of votes requisite for, [352]; by dismemberment of State, [352]; by junction, [354]; difference in cases of, [357]; provisions for, general, [358]. Restraints on political power of, [362]. Issuing of bills of credit prohibited to, [364]. Laying of duties and imposts by, [368]. Cannot lay duty on tonnage, [370]. Keeping of troops or ships of war by, [371]. Agreements by, with another State or foreign power, [371]. When may engage in war, [371]. Governments of, how far supreme, [377]. May be multiplied indefinitely under Constitution, [383]. Levying war against, not treason against United States, [385]. Certain controversies between, proposed to be tried by Senate, [424]. Constitutional restrictions on, [432]. Laws of, constitutionality of, how determined, [439]. Courts of, not likely to administer justice to foreigners, &c., [442]. Different, controversies between citizens of, [442]; grants of lands by, jurisdiction of cases respecting, [444]. A party to a suit, jurisdiction in cases of, [444]. Foreign, jurisdiction in cases of, [444]. Full faith given to acts, &c. of, [449]. Have exclusive regulation of domestic institutions, [451]. May exclude foreigners, [457]. Republican government guaranteed to, object of, [468]. Domestic violence in, application to general government in case of, [469]. Competency of, to abolish constitutions, [469]. Must have executive and legislature, [470]. Protection of, against domestic violence, [472]. Equality of, in Senate, for ever guaranteed by Constitution, [478]. Refusal of, to comply with requisitions of Congress, [572]. See New States.
State Constitutions, formation of, I. [116].
State Governments, how formed, I. [36].
State Sovereignty, early assertion of, I. [90].
Stop Laws. See Debts.
Story, Joseph, views of, respecting President's power to adjourn Congress, II. [420].
Suffrage, Rule of, Governor Randolph's resolution respecting, II. [35]. Change in, opposed by Delaware, [36]. In Continental Congress, [42]. In Confederation, [42]. In Senate, [48]. For House of Representatives, great debate on, [135]. According to Virginia plan, [145]. Different in different States, [174], [198]. Not universal in any State, [471].
Sullivan, General, president of New Hampshire Convention, II. [541].
Sullivan, James, Governor of Massachusetts, II. [541].
Superintendent of the Finances, appointed, I. [174]. See Robert Morris.
Supremacy of United States, meaning and scope of, II. [376]. Of States, extent of, [377]. Of Constitution, as affecting national growth, [383].
Supreme Court, tenure of office of, II. [67]. Judges of, not removable by address, [68], [73]; compensation of, [68]; by whom appointed, [68]. To determine constitutional questions, [74]. Functions of, compared with those of State courts, [74]. Judges of, proposed appointment of, by Senate, [223], [230], [410]. Appointment of, proposals concerning, [234]. Sole interpreters of Constitution, [380]. Judges of, to be nominated by President, [418]; tenure of office and salaries of, [423]. One, under Constitution, [423]. Original and appellate jurisdiction of, [424]. Appellate jurisdiction of, ambiguity concerning, [428]. Doubts about conferring power upon, to declare law unconstitutional, [434].