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346 CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC PAPERS.
convention is such as was expected. They have
hitherto proceeded with singular temper and moderation, but there is no reason to think that either party
has made much impression on the other. The leaders in opposition seem to have more extensive views
than their adherents, and until the latter perceive that
circumstance they will probably continue combined.
The greater number are, I believe, averse to a vote of
rejection. Some would be content with recommendatory amendments ; others wish for explanatory ones
to settle constructions which they think doubtful;
others would not be satisfied with less than absolute
and previous amendments ; and I am mistaken if
^:here be not a few who prefer a separation from the
Union to any national government whatever. They
suggest hints of the importance of this State, of its
capacity to command terms, of the policy of its taking
its own time, and fixing its own price, etc. They
hint that an adjournment may be expedient, and that
it might be best to see the operation of the new
government before they receive it. The people, however, are gradually coming right, notwithstanding the
singular pains taken to prevent it. The accession of
New Hampshire does good, and that of Virginia
would do more. With the greatest respect and
esteem
I am, dear sir,
Your affectionate and obedient servant,
John Jay.
| Title | The correspondence and public papers of John Jay - 3 |
| Creator | Jay, John |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons |
| Place of Publication | New York, London |
| Date | [1890-93] |
| Language | eng |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Title | 00000381 |
| Type | Books/Pamphlets |
| Transcript | 346 CORRESPONDENCE AND PUBLIC PAPERS. convention is such as was expected. They have hitherto proceeded with singular temper and moderation, but there is no reason to think that either party has made much impression on the other. The leaders in opposition seem to have more extensive views than their adherents, and until the latter perceive that circumstance they will probably continue combined. The greater number are, I believe, averse to a vote of rejection. Some would be content with recommendatory amendments ; others wish for explanatory ones to settle constructions which they think doubtful; others would not be satisfied with less than absolute and previous amendments ; and I am mistaken if ^:here be not a few who prefer a separation from the Union to any national government whatever. They suggest hints of the importance of this State, of its capacity to command terms, of the policy of its taking its own time, and fixing its own price, etc. They hint that an adjournment may be expedient, and that it might be best to see the operation of the new government before they receive it. The people, however, are gradually coming right, notwithstanding the singular pains taken to prevent it. The accession of New Hampshire does good, and that of Virginia would do more. With the greatest respect and esteem I am, dear sir, Your affectionate and obedient servant, John Jay. |
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