A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention / For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861

Name: A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention / For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861
Author: L. E. Chittenden

By L. E. Chittenden

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A delegate's day-by-day record of secret conference sessions convened to consider proposals for amending the Constitution, presenting motions, votes, committee appointments, and verbatim debates. The narrative focuses on procedural rules, disputes over publicity and stenography, the framing and amendment of proposed compromises, and efforts to reconcile competing state interests through committees and reports. Organized as a chronological transcript with an appendix and index, the account emphasizes legislative process and deliberation rather than rhetorical flourish or personal memoir.

About the Author

L. E. Chittenden

L. E. Chittenden was an American author and historian known for his works on American political history during the Civil War era. His notable book, "A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention," provides a detailed account of the discussions surrounding proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution in 1861. Chittenden also authored "Lincoln and the Sleeping Sentinel: The True Story," which explores an intriguing incident involving President Abraham Lincoln. Through his writings, Chittenden contributed to the understanding of pivotal moments in American history.