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Editorial
December 7, 1812
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes how over 988,000 slaves in seven pro-Madison states contribute 21 electoral votes without representation, calling it a constitutional violation in supporting war, signed Centinel.
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The SLAVES in seven of the States which will probably vote for Madison and War, amount to more than Nine Hundred and Eighty Eight Thousand! These, it is well known, have no more voice or share in the choice than so many New-England black cattle. Allowing one elector to every 45,000 of these Slaves, Mr. Madison and his War will receive, and no doubt, boast of TWENTY ONE such votes!! But their advocates will say, they are Constitutional votes. Granted—But pray have not all the parts of the original Constitution which were offered for this degrading 'concession,' been obliterated by continual Alterations of this same Constitution. The manufacturing of new states is a violation of the spirit of the Original Compact. Centinel.
The SLAVES in seven of the States which will probably vote for Madison and War, amount to more than Nine Hundred and Eighty Eight Thousand! These, it is well known, have no more voice or share in the choice than so many New-England black cattle. Allowing one elector to every 45,000 of these Slaves, Mr. Madison and his War will receive, and no doubt, boast of TWENTY ONE such votes!! But their advocates will say, they are Constitutional votes. Granted—But pray have not all the parts of the original Constitution which were offered for this degrading 'concession,' been obliterated by continual Alterations of this same Constitution. The manufacturing of new states is a violation of the spirit of the Original Compact. Centinel.
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Slaves
Electoral Votes
Madison
War
Constitution
Centinel
What entities or persons were involved?
Madison
Slaves
Seven States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Slave Counting In Electoral Votes For Madison And War
Stance / Tone
Anti Madison And Anti War, Highlighting Slavery's Role In Elections
Key Figures
Madison
Slaves
Seven States
Key Arguments
Slaves In Seven States Voting For Madison And War Number Over 988,000
Slaves Have No Voice In Elections Like New England Black Cattle
Allowing One Elector Per 45,000 Slaves Gives Madison 21 Such Votes
These Are Constitutional But Original Constitution Parts Obliterated By Alterations
Manufacturing New States Violates Original Compact