On the clause "or oblige vessels bound to or from any State to enter clear or pay duties in another"
Mr Madison thought the restriction wd be inconvenient, as in the River Delaware, if a vessel cannot be required to make entry below the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania.
Mr Fitzimmons admitted that it might be inconvenient, but thought it would be a greater inconvenience to require vessels bound to Philada to enter below the jurisdiction of the State.
Mr Ghorum & Mr Langdon, contended that the Govt would be so fettered by this clause, as to defeat the good purpose of the plan. They mentioned the situation of the trade of Mas. & N. Hampshire, the case of Sandy Hook which is in the State of N. Jersey, but where precautions agst smuggling into N. York, ought to be established by the Genl Government.
Mr McHenry said the clause would not screen a vessel from being obliged to take an officer on board as a security for due entry &c.
Mr Carrol was anxious that the clause should be agreed to. He assured the House, that this was a tender point in Maryland.
Mr Jennifer urged the necessity of the clause in the same point of view.
On the question for agreeing to it
N. H. no. Ct ay. N. J. ay. Pa ay. Del. ay. Md ay. Va ay. N. C. ay. S. C. no. Geo. ay.
The word "tonnage" was struck out, nem: con: as comprehended in "duties."