ACTS AND LAWS, MADE AND PASSED BY THE GENERAL COURT OR ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, IN AMERICA, HOLDEN AT NEWHAVEN, (IN SAID STATE) ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF OCTOBER, ANNO DOMINI, 1785.
[New-Haven: Green, 1785]. 8pp [pp. 329-336], folio, disbound, scattered light wear and foxing, Very Good.
Establishing Tolland County, rules for civil litigation, taxation. One of three issues, the others from New London and Hartford. Evans calls this one "the official issue"). The first Act illustrates the difficulties of living under the Articles of Confederation, which-- among other weaknesses-- had failed to grant Congress plenary power over foreign commerce. Connecticut passes, at the recommendation of Congress, an Act "to vest Congress with certain Powers for the Purpose of enabling them to secure to the Citizens of the United States reciprocal Advantages in their Commerce with foreign Nations." Thus, in order for Congress to exercise such powers, delegation by the several States was necessary-- but not until ten States so approved. Other Acts authorize taxes and duties, amend a tax for repairing the Light-House near the Port of New London, and establish Middlesex County. FIRST EDITION. Evans 18967. Bates 259. Item #4461
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