[ [12] Webster’s Speeches, vol. ii., ed. 1850, p. 177.

[ [13] The condition of affairs then is well stated in Fiske’s Critical Period of American History.

[ [14] 7 Wallace Reports, p. 700.

[ [15] In case of White vs. Hart, 13 Wallace, 646.

[ [16] Keith vs. Clark, 97 United States Reports, 476.

[ [17] See Constitution of United States, Article I., Sections 8, 9, and 10, for statement of granted powers and restrictions on States.

[ [18] Martin’s Letter, Elliot’s Debates, vol. I., pp. 382, 383.

[ [19] 5 Elliot, p. 530. The clause was altered so that the ratification of three fourths of the Legislatures of the States was required, though two thirds of the States can call a new convention, and two thirds of Congress propose amendments to the Constitution.

[ [20] 5 Elliot, 132-34.

[ [21] 1 Elliot, 391 and 392. Yates’ minutes.