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Davie, William Richardson, N. C., attends convention, i., [2];
Pierce's sketch of, [65], n.;
opposes unequal representation in Senate, [279];
on committee on compromise on representation, [292];
insists that blacks be included in basis of representation, [342];
favors impeachability of executive, ii., [11];
proposes eight years' term for executive, [43].
Dayton, Jonathan, N. J., attends convention, i., [200];
opposes compensation of Senators by state legislatures, [245];
Pierce's sketch of, [245], n.;
favors voting in House by states, [252];
favors equal representation in Senate, [282];
insists on equality of small states, [356];
favors representation by free inhabitants, ii., [114];
thinks a standing army necessary, [195];
proposes mixed control of militia, [231], [232];
thinks judiciary will decide controversies between states, [241];
opposes election of executive by joint ballot, [243];
moves election of executive by states, [244];
on committee of August 25, [254];
thinks tranquillity of states should be guaranteed, [282];
moves ratification by ten states, [287];
moves that treaties be made without two-thirds of Senate, [334];
objects to state export duties, [365].
Debt, national, report on, ii., [209];
debate on, [210];
proposition for settling, [210];
provision for payment of, [226], [238];
reconsideration of, proposed, [241];
motion to make payment obligatory, debated, [249].
See [Legislature, national, power of.]
Delaware, increase in representation of, moved, ii., [379].
Detail, committee on.
See [ Committee on detail.]
Dickinson, John, Del., attends convention, i., [12];
moves removability of executive by state legislatures, [62];
Pierce's sketch of, [62], n.;
favors separation of branches of government, [63];
favors institution of inferior judiciary, [83];
favors election of Representatives by people, [89];
favors negative over laws by executive, [93];
moves that Senators be elected by legislatures, [94];
thinks Senate should resemble House of Lords, [95];
thinks preservation of states necessary, [97];
favors negative by legislature over state laws, [105];
favors representation by wealth, [115];
proposes postponement of Jersey plan, [151];
proposes amendment of articles of confederation, [152];
favors three years' term for Representatives, [207];
favors election of executive by the people, ii., [55];
opposes property qualification for legislature, [61];
favors restriction of suffrage to freeholders, [97];
proposes –— years' residency for Representatives, [108];
thinks provision as to money bills should stand, [154];
proposes fixed payment for members of legislature every twelve years, [169];
moves both branches of legislature receive the same pay, [170];
thinks judiciary should not have power to set a law aside, [173];
moves that rebellion against government be suppressed, [187];
appointed on grand committee, [193];
thinks great appointments should be made by legislature, [194];
thinks treason should be defined, [204];
thinks war against one state the same as against all, [207];
moves that representation of large states be limited, [210];
favors power over exports, [214];
on committee on navigation acts, [225];
thinks President should share in treaty-making power, [239];
moves executive have power to appoint to future offices, [246];
moves executive appoint officers not to be appointed by states, [247];
moves to permit slave trade in states permitting it, [251];
favors postponement of question of executive succession, [256];
thinks legislature will not improperly ask removal of judges, [257];
moves that judiciary have equity power, [260];
explains meaning of ex post facto laws, [268];
thinks small states should not secure claims of large states, [276];
moves that legislatures consent to formation of new states, [280];
thinks tranquillity of states should be guaranteed, [282], [283];
asks if Congress is to concur in constitution, [284];
on committee of August [31], [292];
thinks eventual election of President should be with whole legislature, [310];
moves that vote of presidential electors be from all who are appointed, [312];
favors an executive council, [332];
objects to state export duties, [366];
on committee on sumptuary legislation, [366];
moves to strike out "direct taxes," [367].