Teachings of Patriots and Statesmen: Or, The "founders of the Republic" on Slavery |
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... inhabitants- " White inhabitants " -Slaves - Negroes not considered members of the State- Mr. Adams on the same subject - Free and slave labor con- trasted - Mr . Harrison's compromise , that two slaves should be counted as one freeman ...
... inhabitants- " White inhabitants " -Slaves - Negroes not considered members of the State- Mr. Adams on the same subject - Free and slave labor con- trasted - Mr . Harrison's compromise , that two slaves should be counted as one freeman ...
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... inhabitants of every condition , but by that of the " white inhabitants . " He admitted that taxation should be always in proportion to property ; that this was , in theory , the true rule ; but that , from a variety of difficul- ties ...
... inhabitants of every condition , but by that of the " white inhabitants . " He admitted that taxation should be always in proportion to property ; that this was , in theory , the true rule ; but that , from a variety of difficul- ties ...
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... inhabitants , whether they be black or white ; and the practice of the Southern colonies has always been to make every farme : pay poll taxes upon all his laborers , whether they be black or white . He acknowledges , indeed , that ...
... inhabitants , whether they be black or white ; and the practice of the Southern colonies has always been to make every farme : pay poll taxes upon all his laborers , whether they be black or white . He acknowledges , indeed , that ...
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... inhabitants . Dr. Franklin thought that the votes should be so pro- portioned in all cases . He took notice that the Delaware counties had bound up their delegates to disagree to this article . He thought it very extraordinary language ...
... inhabitants . Dr. Franklin thought that the votes should be so pro- portioned in all cases . He took notice that the Delaware counties had bound up their delegates to disagree to this article . He thought it very extraordinary language ...
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... inhabitants will have one excellent effect - that of inducing the colonies to discourage slavery and to encourage the in- crease of their free inhabitants . Mr. Hopkins observed , there were four larger , four 30 ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION .
... inhabitants will have one excellent effect - that of inducing the colonies to discourage slavery and to encourage the in- crease of their free inhabitants . Mr. Hopkins observed , there were four larger , four 30 ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION .
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Page 177 - The navigable waters leading into the Mississippi and St. Lawrence, and the carrying places between the same, shall be common highways and forever free, as well to the inhabitants of the said territory as to the citizens of the United States and those of any other state that may be admitted into the confederacy, without any tax, impost or duty therefor.
Page 177 - Territorial line: provided however, and it is further understood and declared, that the boundaries of these three States shall be subject so far to be altered, that, if Congress shall hereafter find it expedient, they shall have authority to form one or two States in that part of the said Territory which lies north of an east and west line drawn through the southerly bend or extreme of lake Michigan.
Page 175 - ... shall be formed in the said territory; to provide also for the establishment of states, and permanent government therein, and for their admission to a share in the federal councils on an equal footing with the original states, at as early periods as may be consistent with the general interest...
Page 452 - Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course. If we remain one People, under an efficient government, the period is not far off, when we may defy material injury from external annoyance; when we may take such an attitude as will cause the neutrality we may at any time resolve upon to be scrupulously respected...
Page 451 - Real patriots who may resist the intrigues of the favorite are liable to become suspected and odious, while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.
Page 438 - ... and for the opportunities I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment, by services, faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal. If benefits have resulted to our country from these services, let it always be remembered to your praise, and as an instructive example in our annals...
Page 175 - And, for extending the fundamental principles of civil and religious liberty, which form the basis whereon these republics, their laws and constitutions are erected; to fix and establish those principles as the basis of all laws, constitutions, and governments, which forever hereafter shall be formed in the said territory...
Page 176 - ... be invaded or disturbed, unless in just and lawful wars authorized by Congress; but laws founded in justice and humanity shall, from time to time, be made, for preventing wrongs being done to them, and for preserving peace and friendship with them.
Page 42 - All bills of credit emitted, monies borrowed and debts contracted by, or under the authority of Congress before the assembling of the United States, in pursuance of the present confederation, shall be deemed and considered as a charge against the United States, for payment and satisfaction whereof the said United States and the public faith are hereby solemnly pledged.
Page 163 - The governor and judges, or a majority of them, shall adopt and publish in the district, such laws of the original states, criminal and civil, as may be necessary, and best suited to the circumstances of the district...