The city of Philadelphia and thirteen counties were represented; six of the dissenting members of the late convention were present, among whom was Smilie.

He and Gallatin represented the county of Fayette.
Smilie, Gallatin's earliest political friend, was born in 1742, and was therefore about twenty years his senior.

He came to the United States in youth, and had grown up in the section he now represented.

His popularity is shown by his service in the state legislature, and during twelve years in Congress as representative or as senator.

In any estimate of Mr.Gallatin, this early influence must be taken into account.