Col. Mason [Virginia] [...] He mentioned the dangerous insurrections (rebellions) of the slaves in Greece and Sicily; [...] Maryland & Virginia he said had already prohibited the importation of slaves expressly. N. Carolina had done the same in substance (basically). All this would be in vain if S. Carolina & Georgia be at liberty to import. The Western people are already calling out for slaves for their new lands; and will fill that Country with slaves if they can be got thro’ (through) S. Carolina & Georgia. Slavery discourages arts & manufactures. The poor despise labor when performed by slaves. They prevent the immigration of Whites, who really enrich & strengthen a Country. They produce the most pernicious effect on manners. Every master of slaves is born a petty tyrant. They bring the judgment of heaven on a Country. He held it essential in every point of view, that the Genl. Govt. (general government) should have power to prevent the increase of slavery. Mason is against which of the following?

a.
Three-fifths Compromise

b.
Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise

c.
Presidential Election Compromise

d.
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)