In the Convention, the difference of opinions was often very great, and it occasionally happened that the votes of the States were equally divided, and the questions undecided. These contests he said, put him in mind of what had once passed between a little boy & little girl eating milk & bread out of the same bowl, “Brother,” cried the little girl, “eat on your own side, you get more than your share.” alluding to their jealousies and competitions remarked that it would be best for all of them to let the trade be free, in which case it would level itself, and leave to each its proper share.
Previous to the Convention, and whilst the States were seeking by their respective regulations, to enlarge as much as possible their share of the general commerce, the Dr. I never passed half an hour in his company without hearing some observation or anicdote worth remembering.Īmong those which I have often repeated, and can therefore be sure that my memory accurately retains, are the following. During the session of the Grand Convention, of which he was a member and as long after as he lived, I had opportunities of enjoying much of his conversation, which was always a feast to me.
Franklin till after his return from France and election to the Chief Magistracy of Pennsylvania.
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