...accept of the appointment of secretary of the treasury, which he respectfully declined. Mr. Morris was a member of the convention that framed the federal constitution, and was elected to the first national senate that convened after its adoption. He seldom entered into debate,...

...admiration. He originated measures with a surprising facility and wisdom that were truly beneficial, He was a member of the Convention that framed the Federal Constitution. He was in favor of what he considered a stronger government than the one formed-one that some would...

...officer of his grade did more to promote the cause of Liberty. After the war he became an eminent lawyer. He was a member of the Convention that framed the Federal Constitution. Every station he occupied in public and private life he filled with dignity and integrity. He was major-general...

...officer of his grade did more to promote the cause of Liberty. After the war he became an eminent lawyer. He was a member of the Convention that framed the Federal Constitution. Every station he occupied in public and private life he filled with dignity and integrity. He was major-general...

...elected to Congress, in 1784, where he represented his adopted State for three years; and in 1787, he was a member of the convention that framed the Federal Constitution. That instrument was not regarded with favor, in North Carolina, and because of his zealous advocacy...

...elected to Congress, in 1784, where he represented his adopted State for three years; and in 1787, he was a member of the convention that framed the Federal Constitution. That instrument was not regarded with iavor, in North Carolina, and because of his zealous advocacy...

...Clymer, and for this alone he is entitled to the veneration due to a public benefactor. Mr. Clymer was a member of the Convention that framed the Federal Constitution, and was elected one of the first members of Congress, convened under that instrument. He declined a re-election,...

...1780 he took his seat in the Assembly of Delaware, and in 1782 was elected President of Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Convention that framed the Federal Constitution, and was its warm friend. He 476 477 1767. Ilonur« to John Dickcnioo. MaMochusctUi'a Circular Letter. Boldneu...

...Stamp Act Congress," held at New York, in 1765, and was active in public life for about forty years. He was a member of the convention that framed the Federal Constitution ; was the first Senator from Connecticut in the new Congress; and was President of Columbia College...

...he took his seat in the Assembly of Delaware, and in 1782 was elected President of Pennsylvania. HB was a member of the Convention that framed the Federal Constitution, and was its warm friend. Ho Honors to John Dickemon. Massachusetts1 8 Circular Letter. Boldness of Otis...