Georgia was decided on this point. From this it might be understood in what light she would view an attempt to abridge one of her favorite prerogatives. If left to herself, she may probably put a stop to the evil. As one ground for this conjecture, he took notice of the sect of which he said was a respectable class of people, who carryed their ethics beyond the mere equality of men , extending their humanity to the claims of the whole animal creation. As the Section now stands all articles imported 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 conduct of the States as to Slaves, but ought to be careful not to give any sanction to it. The true question was whether the national happiness would be promoted or impeded by the importation, and this question ought to be left to the National Govt. not to the States particularly interested. Greece and Rome were made unhappy by their slaves. He could not believe that the Southn.