Teachings of Patriots and Statesmen: Or, The "Founders of the Republic" on Slavery |
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Page 88
... he said , had already prohibited the importation of slaves expressly ; North Carolina had done the same in substance . All this would be vain , if South Carolina and Georgia be at liberty to import . The 88 THE FEDERAL CONVENTION .
... he said , had already prohibited the importation of slaves expressly ; North Carolina had done the same in substance . All this would be vain , if South Carolina and Georgia be at liberty to import . The 88 THE FEDERAL CONVENTION .
Page 91
... prohibited . As the section now stands , all articles im- ported are to be taxed . Slaves alone are exempt . This is , in fact , a bounty on that article . Mr. Gerry thought we had nothing to do with the con- duct of the States as to ...
... prohibited . As the section now stands , all articles im- ported are to be taxed . Slaves alone are exempt . This is , in fact , a bounty on that article . Mr. Gerry thought we had nothing to do with the con- duct of the States as to ...
Page 94
... prohibited by the legislatures prior to the year 1800 , but a tax or duty may be imposed on such immigration or importation , not exceed- ing the average duties laid on imports . ' ' August 25. The above report was taken up . Gen. Pinck ...
... prohibited by the legislatures prior to the year 1800 , but a tax or duty may be imposed on such immigration or importation , not exceed- ing the average duties laid on imports . ' ' August 25. The above report was taken up . Gen. Pinck ...
Page 102
... prohibited by the Congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight , but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation , not exceed- ing ten dollars for each person . The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall ...
... prohibited by the Congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight , but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation , not exceed- ing ten dollars for each person . The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall ...
Page 113
... prohibited by it to the States , are reserved to the States respectively , or to the people . ARTICLE 11. The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity , commenced or prosecuted ...
... prohibited by it to the States , are reserved to the States respectively , or to the people . ARTICLE 11. The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity , commenced or prosecuted ...
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