§ 3. Slaves to be tried by jury for capital offences. Laws of Delaware (ed. 1797), p. 942, ch. 194 b.
1789, May 13. Congress (House): Proposed Duty on Slaves Imported.
A tax of $10 per head on slaves imported, moved by Parker of Virginia. After debate, withdrawn. Annals of Cong., 1 Cong. 1 sess. pp. 336–42.
1789, Sept. 19. Congress (House): Bill to Tax Slaves Imported.
A committee under Parker of Virginia reports, "a bill concerning the importation of certain persons prior to the year 1808." Read once and postponed until next session. House Journal (repr. 1826), 1 Cong. 1 sess. I. 37, 114; Annals of Cong., 1 Cong. 1 sess., pp. 366, 903.
1790, March 22. Congress (House): Declaration of Powers.
See above, pages 82–83.
1790, March 22. New York: Amendment of Act of 1788.
"An Act to amend the act entitled 'An act concerning slaves.'"
"Whereas many inconveniences have arisen from the prohibiting the exporting of slaves from this State. Therefore