Selected American Speeches on Basic Issues, 1850-1950Carl G. Brandt, Edward Merl Shafter Essay precedes each speech. |
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Page 63
... Congress the power of legislating over territories , ortant limitations on its exercise , by restricting Con- ng ... Congress , it follows , iduals in California who have undertaken to form a nd a State , and to exercise the power of ...
... Congress the power of legislating over territories , ortant limitations on its exercise , by restricting Con- ng ... Congress , it follows , iduals in California who have undertaken to form a nd a State , and to exercise the power of ...
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... Congress , called inhabitants , and not people . All ly consistent with the sovereignty of the United e powers of Congress , and with the right of a people nent . as the first case in which there was any departure rm rule of acting ...
... Congress , called inhabitants , and not people . All ly consistent with the sovereignty of the United e powers of Congress , and with the right of a people nent . as the first case in which there was any departure rm rule of acting ...
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... Congress , on ries , did not absolutely prohibit slavery interfere with it — take control of it tent . In 1798 Congress organized the the act of organization they prohibited the Territory from any place without nd giving freedom to ...
... Congress , on ries , did not absolutely prohibit slavery interfere with it — take control of it tent . In 1798 Congress organized the the act of organization they prohibited the Territory from any place without nd giving freedom to ...
Contents
omise Speech of 1850 | 44 |
EBSTER | 72 |
oper Institute Address | 137 |
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