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 46 RECOKDS OF THE FEDERAL CONVENTION Wednesday MADISON July 8 oppositions in the State tribunals, with the jurisdiction of which they will interfere. Mr. Ghorum. There are in the States already (federal) Courts with jurisdiction for trial of piracies &c. committed on the Seas. no complaints have been made by the States or the Courts of the States. Inferior tribunals are essential to render the authority of the Natl. Legislature effectual Mr. Randolph observed that the Courts of the States can not be trusted with the administration of the National laws. The objects of jurisdiction are such as will often place the General & local policy at variance. Mr. Govr. Morris urged also the necessity of such a pro- vision Mr. Sherman was willing to give the power to the Legisla- ture but wished them to make use of the State Tribunals whenever it could be done. with safety to the general interest. Col. Mason thought many circumstances might arise not now to be foreseen, which might render such a power abso- lutely necessary. a On question for agreeing to x2. Resol: (empowering the National Legislature to appoint) 4 "inferior tribunals". Agd. to nem. con. 3. Resol: ("Impeachments of national ofiqcers" were struck out "on motion for the purpose.) u "The jurisdiction of Natl. Judiciary". Several criticisms having been made on the definition; it was proposed by Mr (Madison) so to alter as to read thus- "that the jurisdiction shall extend to all cases arising under the Natl. laws: And to such other ques- tions as may involve th.e Natl. peace & harmony." which was agreed to nero. con. Resol. x 4. (providing for the admission of new States)t4 Agreed to nem. con. Resol. 5. that provision ought to be made for the continuance of Congs. &c. & for the completion of their engagements." Mr. Govt. Morris thought the assumption of their engage- See also Appendix A, CLVIII (5o). u Taken from Journal.

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