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Page 293
... Missouri restriction applied , had , without its repeal , each in succession , territorial or- ganizations . And even , the year before , a bill for Nebraska it- self , was within an ace of passing , without the repealing clause ; and ...
... Missouri restriction applied , had , without its repeal , each in succession , territorial or- ganizations . And even , the year before , a bill for Nebraska it- self , was within an ace of passing , without the repealing clause ; and ...
Page 294
... Missouri law - showing that it intended no more than it expressed - show- ing that the line was not intended as a universal dividing line between free and slave territory , present and prospective - north of which slavery could never go ...
... Missouri law - showing that it intended no more than it expressed - show- ing that the line was not intended as a universal dividing line between free and slave territory , present and prospective - north of which slavery could never go ...
Page 295
... Missouri line , we never thought of disturbing the original Missouri Compromise , is found in the fact that there was then , and still is , an unorganized tract of fine country , nearly as large as the State of Missouri , lying ...
... Missouri line , we never thought of disturbing the original Missouri Compromise , is found in the fact that there was then , and still is , an unorganized tract of fine country , nearly as large as the State of Missouri , lying ...
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LINCOLNS DEVELOPMENT AS A WRITER | 1 |
Political Announcement | 53 |
of the House of Representatives at Springfield Illinois | 90 |
Copyright | |
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