When debarred from leadership he did not sulk in his tent, but threw his weight in the direction of his principles.

The convention met at Philadelphia on November 24, 1789, and closed its labors on September 2, 1790.

This was Gallatin's apprenticeship in the public service.

Among his papers are a number of memoranda, some of them indicating much elaboration of speeches made, or intended to be made, in this body.

One is an argument in favor of enlarging the representation in the House; another is against a plan of choosing senators by electors; another concerns the liberty of the press.