Wealth, offices, and the benefits of government would collect in the centre: and the extreme states and their principal towns, become much less important.
I feel this is an issue we do see today
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he jury trial of the vicinage in the administration of justice a full and equal representation, is that which possesses the same interests, feelings, opinions, and views the people themselves
jury of your peers, use of the word vicinage calls to mind the sixth amendment, the vicinage clause
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but beware how you determine–do not, because you admit that something must be done, adopt any thing–teach the members of that convention, that you are capable of a supervision of their conduct.
Be careful, prudent, thoughtful in your deliberation, do not be swayed by the ambitious trappings or in thinking this is an inconsequential decision, do no choose just anything because something must be chosen, hold the confederation/convention accountable and choose thoughfully.
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system of general government, which they have declared best calculated to promote your safety and happiness as citizens of the United States.
systems of general government, something designed to unify the laws and order of each state individually and collectively
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