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It then adopted the motion to adjourn by a vote of 56–51, according to the New-Hampshire Spy there was, by the rules of the convention, no official count, although the adjournment was “greatly opposed” by delegates convinced that ratification of the Constitution would lead to “tyranny in the extreme and despotism with a vengeance.”

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Accordingly pursuant to the trust reposed in us, WE DO Resolve, that this Congress assume the name, power and authority of a house of Representatives or Assembly for the Colony of New-Hampshire …

American Democracy or European Oligarchy? 2008

The New-Hampshire Spy informed its readers that “the gentlemen opposed to the proposed new form of government” raised “every objection that could possibly be invented” but were “ably answered by gentlemen in favor of it.”

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As an example of the campaign against instructions, see “A Federalist,” New-Hampshire Recorder, February 5, 1788, p.

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It then adopted the motion to adjourn by a vote of 56–51, according to the New-Hampshire Spy there was, by the rules of the convention, no official count, although the adjournment was “greatly opposed” by delegates convinced that ratification of the Constitution would lead to “tyranny in the extreme and despotism with a vengeance.”

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As an example of the campaign against instructions, see “A Federalist,” New-Hampshire Recorder, February 5, 1788, p.

Ratification Pauline Maier 2010

The New-Hampshire Spy informed its readers that “the gentlemen opposed to the proposed new form of government” raised “every objection that could possibly be invented” but were “ably answered by gentlemen in favor of it.”

Ratification Pauline Maier 2010

As an example of the campaign against instructions, see “A Federalist,” New-Hampshire Recorder, February 5, 1788, p.

Ratification Pauline Maier 2010

It then adopted the motion to adjourn by a vote of 56–51, according to the New-Hampshire Spy there was, by the rules of the convention, no official count, although the adjournment was “greatly opposed” by delegates convinced that ratification of the Constitution would lead to “tyranny in the extreme and despotism with a vengeance.”

Ratification Pauline Maier 2010

The New-Hampshire Spy informed its readers that “the gentlemen opposed to the proposed new form of government” raised “every objection that could possibly be invented” but were “ably answered by gentlemen in favor of it.”

Ratification Pauline Maier 2010