NY Ratification Convention Debates (July 17, 1788) - New York Journal (July 21, 1788)

. . . The question was taken upon it the next day, and there appeared 22 for, and 40 against it. A question of order then arose, which proposal should be first taken up, and it was determined by 41 against 20, that Mr. Smith's first proposition (which contained the conditional articles) should be first considered: Mr. Smith then arose, and after an introductory speech, offered a new proposal, the substance of which was, a censure upon the constitution, a detail of the reasons which should induce the accession of the state—a bill of rights, and explanatory amendments;—the writing a circular letter to all the states, entreating them to join in calling another convention; and a condition, that if a general convention does not take place in — years, then this state shall be at liberty to recede.

We cannot discover the least feature in these momentous debates by which an adequate idea can be formed of its final result; hoping for the peace of the community, all we attempt is faithful narration, leaving our readers to judge for themselves. The convention stands adjourned to this morning.