This volume contains the official record of the debates that took place during the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention of 1872-1873. The Convention was called to consider a range of proposals to amend the state's constitution, including issues related to voting rights, taxation, and local government. This rich source of historical information offers a fascinating glimpse into the political and legal landscape of Pennsylvania during the Reconstruction era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.