by pledging himself to support the plan, restrain himself from taking such steps as might appear to him most consistent with the public good. Mr. Govr. MORRIS said that he too had objections, but considering the present plan as the best that was to be attained, he should take it with all its faults. The majority had determined in its favor and by that determination he should abide. The moment this plan goes forth all other considerations will be laid aside, and the great question will be, shall there be a national Government or not? and this must take place or a general anarchy will be the alternative. He remarked that the signing in the form proposed related only to the fact that the [FN7] States present were unanimous. Mr. WILLIAMSON suggested that the signing should be confined to the letter accompanying the Constitution to Congress, which might perhaps do nearly as well, and would he found be [FN8] satisfactory to some members [FN9] who disliked the Constitution. For himself he did not think a better plan was to be expected and had no scruples against putting his name to it. Mr. HAMILTON expressed his anxiety that every member should sign. A few characters of consequence, by opposing or even refusing to sign the Constitution, might do infinite mischief by kindling the latent sparks which [FN10] lurk under an enthusiasm in favor of the Convention which may soon subside. No man's ideas were more remote from the plan than his