11. This has been called the era of "Good Feeling" in American politics. But the question of slavery in the Territories was fast assuming a dangerous importance.
12. The Northern States objected to the admission of any more slave States. The Southern would consent to no such prohibition. The storm grew louder, until it was temporarily settled by the "Missouri Compromise" of March 3d, 1820, which provided that henceforward slavery should be forever forbidden north of the parallel of 36° 60' The news of which, however, Mr. Jefferson declared fell on his ears "like a fire-bell at night."
QUESTIONS.
1. What was the condition of North Carolina after the war of 1812?
2. How many counties were in North Carolina in 1815? What is said of the representation in the General Assembly? What towns had special privileges?
3. Give some account of the growth of the Moravian settlement at Salem.
4. Give some description of various towns and villages.
5. What efforts was Dr. Joseph Caldwell putting forth for the advancement of the State?
6. What growth was seen among the Methodist churches?
7. Who was at the head of the Episcopal Church? What is said of Bishop Ravenscroft?