of Negroes in the Colony in 1680.--The Legislature (1690)
passes a Law pertaining to the Purchase and Treatment of
Slaves and Free Persons.--An Act passed by the General Court
in 1711, requiring Persons manumitting Slaves to maintain
them.--Regulating the Social Conduct of Slaves in 1723.--The
Punishment of Negro, Indian, and Mulatto Slaves, for the Use
of Profane Language, in 1630.--Lawfulness of Indian and
Negro Slavery recognized by Code, Sept. 5, 1646.--Limited
Rights of Free Negroes in the Colony.--Negro Population in
1762.--Act against Importation of Slaves, 1774. 252


CHAPTER XIX.

THE COLONY OF RHODE ISLAND.

1647-1775.

Colonial Government in Rhode Island, May, 1647.--An Act
passed to abolish Slavery in 1652, but was never
enforced.--An Act specifying what Times Indian and Negro
Slaves should not appear in the Streets.--An Impost-Tax on
Slaves (1708).--Penalties imposed on Disobedient
Slaves.--Anti Slavery Sentiment in the Colonies receives
Little Encouragement.--Circular Letter from the Board of
Trade to the Governor of the English Colonies, relative to
Negro Slaves.--Governor Cranston's Reply.--List of
Militia-Men, including White and black Servants.--Another
Letter from the Board of Trade.--An Act preventing
Clandestine Importations and Exportations of Passengers,