Tag: John Stevens Jr.

  • Constitution Sunday: “Americanus” [John Stevens, Jr.] I

    “Americanus” [John Stevens, Jr.] I

    Daily Advertiser (New York), November 2, 1787

    Following are excerpts from John Stevens, Jr.’s article in the Daily Advertiser:

    “But, so prone is the spirit of man to party and faction, that even this admirable system will not prevent their mischievous efforts, in a state possessing a ‘small territory.’ (more…)