The Convention: 10 to 4

As the Delegates return from their vacation, so does the summer heat. Sitting down to work, they begin to read and digest the draft that Rutledge of South Carolina has put together while they were gone. There are many points of contention, but also many points of agreement. One agreement is that they are moving too slowly and that the nation is growing impatient. Despite the progress, there remains much to be done. James Madison feels that the work could take many more months. Washington and most of the other delegates know that they do not have that much time. The first solution offered is to work longer days. From 10am until 4pm with no changes to the schedule now allowed. With the new plan in place, they take up the qualification for electors. Should property ownership be considered? The draft of the Constitution says that it should not be considered, but some, like Gouverneur Morris, vehemently disagree.