as in view, the Eastern States on the same occasion contended
for their equality. He did (not) however either then or now,
concur in either extreme, but approved of the ratio of 3/5.

On Mr. Butlers motion for considering blacks as equal to Whites
in the apportionment for Representation

Massts. no. Cont. no. (N. Y. not on floor.) N. J. no. Pa. no.
Del. ay. Md. No. (Va. no) N. C. no. S. C. ay. Geo. ay. (Ayes--3;
noes--7.)

Mr. Govr. Morris said he had several objections to the
proposition of Mr. Williamson. 1. It fettered the Legislature too
much. 2. It would exclude some States altogether who would not
have a sufficient number to entitle them to a single
Representative. 3. It will not consist with the Resolution passed
on Saturday last authorizing the Legislature to adjust the
Representation from time to time on the principles of population
& wealth or with the principles of equity. If slaves were to be
considered as inhabitants, not as wealth, then the sd Resolution
would not be pursued: If as wealth, then why is no other wealth
but slaves included? These objections may perhaps be removed by
amendments. His great objection was that the number of
inhabitants was not a proper standard of wealth. The amazing
difference between the comparative numbers & wealth of different
Countries, renderd all reasoning superfluous on the subject.
Numbers might with greater propriety be deemed a measure of
strength, than of wealth, yet the late defence made by G. Britain
agst. her numerous enemies proved in the clearest manner, that it
is entirely fallacious even in this respect.

Mr. King thought there was great force in the objections of Mr.
Govr. Morris: he would however accede to the proposition for the
sake of doing something.

Mr. Rutlidge contended for the admission of wealth in the
estimate by which Representation should be regulated. The Western
States will not be able to contribute in proportion to their
numbers, they shd. not therefore be represented in that
proportion. The Atlantic States will not concur in such a plan.
He moved that "at the end of ____ years after the 1st meeting of
the Legislature, and of every ____ years thereafter, the
Legislature shall proportion the Representation according to the
principles of wealth & popula