Section 6.

The whole number of members, to which the State may at any time be entitled, in the House of Representatives of the United States, shall be apportioned, as nearly as may be, amongst the several counties, cities, boroughs and towns of the State, according to their respective numbers; which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons.