An Ordinance Prohibiting Slavery in the State of North-Carolina

Be it declared and ordained by the delegates of the people of the State of North-Carolina in Convention assembled, and it is hereby declared and ordained, That slavery and involuntary servitude, otherwise than for crimes, whereof the parties shall have been duly convicted, shall be and is hereby forever prohibited within the State.

Summary: Abolishing slavery

Election Date: November 9, 1865

Votes For Ratification: 18,527

Votes Against Ratification: 3,696

Percent for Ratification: 83%

Percent Against Ratification: 17%

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Amendment Source: 1865 Ordinances and Resolutions Passed by Convention Session 40

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