ought therefore to be brought into the account on this occasion. But admitting necessity or expediency to justify the refusal of liberty in certain circumstances to persons of a peculiar colour, we think it unequal to reckon upon such in this case. Should it be improper, for special local reasons, to admit them in arms for the defence of the nation; yet we conceive the propor tion of forces to be embodied ought to be fixed according to the whole number of inhabitants in the state, from whatever class they may be raised. If the whole number of inhabitants in a state, whose inhabitants are all whites, both those who are called into the field, and those who remain to till the ground and labour in the mechanical arts and otherwise, are reckoned in the estimate for striking the proportion of forces to be furnished by that state, ought even a part of the latter description to be left out in another? As it is of indispensable necessity in every war, that a part of the inhabitants be employed for the uses of husbandry and otherwise at home, while others are called into the field, there must be the same propriety that the owners of a different colour who are employed for this pur pose in one state, while whites are employed for the same purpose in another, be reckoned in the account of the inhabitants in the present instance,

8. In order that the quota of troops to be furnished in each state on occasion of a war may be equitably ascertained, we are of opinion, that the inhabitants of the several states ought to be numbered as frequently as the nature of the case will admit, once at least every five years. The disproportioned increase in the popu

lation of different states may render such provision absolutely necessary.

9. It is provided in the ninth article, that the assent of nine states out of the thirteen, shall be necessary to determine in sundry cases of the highest concern. If this proportion be proper and just, it ought to be kept up, should the states increase in number, and a declaration thereof be made for the satisfaction of the union

That we think it our indispensable duty to solicit the attention of Congress to these considerations and remarks, and to request that the purport and meaning of them be adopted as part of the general confederation; by which means we apprehend the mutual interests of all the states will be better secured and promoted, and that the legislature of this state will then be justified in ratifying the same.

Whereupon it was moved, that the several articles in the confederation referred to in the foregoing representation be so far reconsidered as to admit the purport and meaning of the additions, alterations and amendments proposed in the said representation. Question put,

Passed in the negative. Three ayes, six noes, one divided.

The delegates of Pennsylvania, being called on, moved the following amendments in behalf of their

state:

1. In the first paragraph of the fifth article, dele the words" for the remainder of the year."

Question put,

Passed in the negative. Two ayes, eight noes, one divided.

2. That such part of the ninth article as respects the postoffice, be altered or amended, so as that Congress be obliged to lay the accounts annually before the legislatures of the several states.

Question put,

Passed in the negative. Two ayes, nine noes.

3. In the fifth paragraph of the ninth article, expunge the word "white."

Question put,

Passed in the negative. Three ayes, seven noes, one divided.

4. In the last section of the ninth article, after the word "delegates," add "respectively."

Question put,

Passed in the negative. One ay, ten noes.

The delegates from Virginia, being called on, informed Congress, that they are empowered to ratify, in behalf of their state, the articles of confederation as they now stand.

The delegates from South Carolina, being called on, moved the following amendments in behalf of their

state:

1. In article fourth, between the words "free inha"bitants," insert "white.”

Passed in the negative. Two ayes, eight noes, one divided.

2. In the next line after the words "these states," insert "those who refuse to take up arms in defence of "the confederacy."

- Passed in the negative. Three ayes, eight noes. 1. 3. After the words "several states," insert "accord"ing to the law of such states respectively for the go"vernment of their own free white inhabitants.??

Passed in the negative. Two ayes, eight noes, one divided.

4. After the words "of which the owner is an in'habitant," insert "except in such cases of embargo." Passed in the negative. Two ayes, nine noes.

5. In the first paragraph of the fifth article, strike out "first Monday in November," and insert "nine"teenth day of April."

Passed in the negative. One ay, nine noes, one divided.

6. In the second paragraph of the fifth article substitute "three" in the place of " two," and "two" in the place of" three," and "four" in the place of "six." Passed in the negative. Two ayes, nine noes.

7. In the third paragraph for "committee" read grand council."

Passed in the negative. One ay, nine noes, one divided.

8. In the first paragraph of the sixth article, for prince or state," read "prince or foreign state, ex"cept the same be upon the subject of commerce, nor

then so as to interfere with any treaty or alliance

"with the United States made or treaty proposed by

Passed in the negative. Two ayes, nine hoes.

9. In the second paragraph of the sixth article, strike out" by some nation of Indians," and after the words" to invade such state," insert "or upon requi "sition to assist a sister state, actually invaded or "threatened with an invasion."

Passed in the negative. Three ayes, eight noes.

10. In the first paragraph of the seventh article; strike out" of or under the rank of colonel," and after "shall be appointed" insert" commissioned."

Passed in the negative. Two ayes, eight noes, one divided.

11. At the end of the seventh article add "The troops to be raised shall be deemed the troops of "that state by which they are raised. The Congress "or grand council of the states may, when they think

proper, make requisition to any state for two thirds "of the troops to be raised; which requisition shall "be binding upon the said states respectively; but the "remaining third shall not be liable to be drawn out "of the state in which they are raised, without the "consent of the executive authority of the same.

When any forces are raised, they shall be under the "command of the executive authority of the state in "which they are so raised, unless they be joined by "troops from any other state, in which the Congress or

grand council of the states may appoint a general offi66 cer to take the command of the whole; and until the 66 same can be done, the command shall be in the se"nior officer present, who shall be amenable for his