August 8. Moves that basis of representation in House of Representatives be one to not more than 40,000 inhabitants.
Opposes proposition that money bills originate only in House of Representatives.
August 9. Opposes incorporation in constitution of provision against persons of foreign birth holding office.
August 10. Moves that legislature have power to compel attendance of members.
August 11. Moves that Congress publish its journals, except such parts of Senate proceedings as may be ordered kept secret.
Advocates a centrally located capital.
August 13. Seconds motion in favor of liberal treatment of foreigners.
Speaks in favor of participation of Senate in making appropriations.
August 15. Moves that all bills be passed upon by the Executive and Judiciary before becoming laws.
August 16. Advocates national power to tax exports.
August 17. Moves that legislature have power to declare war.
August 18. Submits propositions for national power over public lands, to form governments for new States, over Indian affairs, over seat of government, to grant charters of incorporation, copyrights, to establish a university, grant patents, acquire forts, magazines, etc.
Speaks in favor of national control of militia.