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For the Independent Journal Wednesday, February 13, 1788 To the People of the State of New York: THE number of which the House of Representatives is to consist, forms another and a very interesting point of view, under which this branch of the federal legislature may be contemplated. Scarce any article, indeed, in the whole…

For the Independent Journal Saturday, February 9, 1788 To the People of the State of New York: I SHALL here, perhaps, be reminded of a current observation, “that where annual elections end, tyranny begins.” If it be true, as has often been remarked, that sayings which become proverbial are generally founded in reason, it is…

…and Balances Between the Different Departments For the Independent Journal Wednesday, February 6, 1788 To the People of the State of New York: TO WHAT expedient, then, shall we finally resort, for maintaining in practice the necessary partition of power among the several departments, as laid down in the Constitution? The only answer that can…

…of Any One Department of Government by Appealing to the People Through a Convention For the Independent Journal Saturday, February 2, 1788 To the People of the State of New York: THE author of the “Notes on the State of Virginia,” quoted in the last paper, has subjoined to that valuable work the draught of…