Dear Listers: Thanks for all the feedback on succession. Now I would like some comments on "Slaves became important around election time. The legislature representing the South was elected by using three fifths of the slave population." It sounds like mud slinging such as we've had in in the late 1900's, but is this possible? Diana Bennett To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html