But, Sir, in the face of this uncertainty, this bill steps in and declares positively that “a new apportionment shall be made as soon as practicable, based upon the census of 1870.” What will be the effect of such a new apportionment?
Sumner critiques a bill's declaration about apportionment based on the 1870 census and questions its implications.
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Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
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