N.
Natchez, seizure of property at, by Spanish authorities, I. [318].
National Government, how distinguished from "federal," II. [33]. Necessities of, [34]. To be kept distinct from State governments, [37]. By what States preferred, [117]. Arguments in favor of, [122]; theoretically sound, [126]; strengthened by facts of previous history, [127]. Supposed tendency of, to absorb State sovereignties, [128]. Self-defence a principal object of, [292].
National Legislature, how to be constituted, II. [35]. Divided into two branches, [36]. Representation in, diverse views respecting, [36]; as affected by State interests, [43]; difficulty in fixing ratio of, [43]. Unanimity respecting powers of, in Convention, [50]. Negative by, on State legislatures, proposed, [51]. Must operate directly on people, [63]. Proposed powers of, [65].
Naturalization, a subject of solicitude, II. [196]. Formerly a State power, [198], [199]. A proper subject of constitutional provision, [200]. Power of, transferred from State to national government, [201]. Views of Hamilton and Madison respecting, [205]. Embarrassments of subject, [205]. Uniform rule of, power to establish, given to Congress, [328].
Naval Force, employment of, in Massachusetts Bay, I. [73].
Navigation Act, report of committee of detail respecting, II. [290], [301]. Position of Southern States respecting, [297]. Two-thirds vote proposed by them to be required for, [299]. Interest of different States respecting, [301]. Passage of, by majority, agreed to, [304].
Navy, origin of the Revolutionary, I. [73]. Want of, II. [298]. Power of Congress to provide and maintain, [334]; to make rules for, [334]. Power of President to employ, [413]. President commander-in-chief of, [413].
Newark, Washington's evacuation of, I. [98].
Newburgh Addresses, authorship and style of, I. [168]. Copy of, sent to the States, [177]. Note on, [194].