Title
[Document, 1821 November 15]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author)
Jay, John, 1745-1829 (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
November 15, 1821
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
The convention adjourned last Saturday, and the new constitution will be in the newspapers. Many democrats were dissatisfied with it but did not dare to separate from their party. Thinks its chief defects are universal suffrage, rendering dependent the judges of the Supreme Court, and vesting almost all powers of appointment in the Legislature. A passion for universal suffrage is pervading the Union; when those who possess no property are more numerous than those who have it the consequences will be severely felt. Family news. The new houses in Walker Street are being roofed.
Identifier
columbia.jay.06253