The new Constitution drafted by the convention in Philadelphia met a lot of opposition. Much debate arose in the newspapers from anonymous citizens either condemning or praising the Constitution. In the New York press, one series of articles, signed "Publius," stood out in support of the Constitution. The articles by "Publius" quickly attracted attention far outside the borders of New York for they were obvious works of a master politician. Appearing in book form in 1788 under the title The Federalist, it was revealed that the articles of "Publius" were the joint effort of Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Alexander Hamilton and James Madison both were members of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Madison being considered the "Father of the Constitution."