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Domestic News
December 17, 1791
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Extract of a letter from Boston, Dec. 4, advocating for congressional representation of one per 40,000 for efficiency, equal representation, careful selection of good men, and emphasis on public education for future generations.
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Extract of a letter from Boston, Dec. 4.
"We wish here that the Representation to the next Congress might be only one for 40,000. We are not so jealous of our liberties as some of our southern friends appear to be. We know that the business of the Union, as it respects legislation, can be done better by 80 or 100 members, than by 200.—The only point is to have an equal representation, and to be careful to choose good men—and to enable us to do it in future, we ought to be particularly careful to give all our children a good public education."
"We wish here that the Representation to the next Congress might be only one for 40,000. We are not so jealous of our liberties as some of our southern friends appear to be. We know that the business of the Union, as it respects legislation, can be done better by 80 or 100 members, than by 200.—The only point is to have an equal representation, and to be careful to choose good men—and to enable us to do it in future, we ought to be particularly careful to give all our children a good public education."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Education
What keywords are associated?
Congressional Representation
Public Education
Boston Letter
Equal Representation
Legislation Efficiency
Where did it happen?
Boston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Boston
Event Date
Dec. 4.
Event Details
Letter expresses wish for congressional representation of one per 40,000 inhabitants for better legislation with fewer members (80-100 instead of 200), less jealousy of liberties than southern friends, emphasis on equal representation, choosing good men, and providing public education to all children for future capability.