...thirteenth of July, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, declared the following as one of the articles of compact between the original states and the people and states in the said territory, viz: " That there shall be formed in the said territory not less than three nor more than five states,...

...early periods as may be consistent with the general interest — It is hereby ordained and declared, that the following articles shall be considered as...forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent." Then follow the several articles, of which the sixth declares, " that there shall be neither slavery...

...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...general interest — It is hereby ordained and declared, that the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact, between the original states...

...District, with some other provisions relating to matters of inferior consequence. Following these are six articles of compact between the original States, and the people, and States in the territory, to remain forever unalterable, unless by common consequence. By the first of these articles,...

...equality with the other members of the Union. That Ordinance was established in July, 1787. It declares that " The following articles shall be considered...articles of compact between the original States and the people and States of said territory, and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent."...

...find, that, by the third article, the following provision is declared among others to be one of the articles of compact between the original states, and the people and states in the said territory (being the territory of the United States north west of the river Ohio), and for ever to remain unalterable....

...as early periods as may be consistent with the general interest. It is hereby ordained and declared, that the following articles shall be considered as...forever remain unalterable unless by common consent." Then follow the several articles, of which the sixth declares, " that there shall be neither slavery...

...as early periods as may be consistent with the general interest. It is hereby ordained and declared, that the following articles shall be considered as...territory, and forever remain unalterable unless by common 25 consent." Then follow the several articles, of which the sixth declares, "that there shall be neither...

...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...general interest. It is hereby ordained and declared, that the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact, between the original states...

...repealed the resolutions of 1784. }n this ordinance, ten articles are adopted, which ore declared to be articles of compact, ' between the original States, and the people and States in the said territories, and to remain unalterable forever, unless by common consent.' Among these articles is...