Teachings of Patriots and Statesmen: Or, The "Founders of the Republic" on Slavery |
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... Congress to any considerable extent . This was the first discussion ever had in that body on the power of Congress to restrict slavery in the territories of the United States . A succinct and careful his- tory of the difficulty is given ...
... Congress to any considerable extent . This was the first discussion ever had in that body on the power of Congress to restrict slavery in the territories of the United States . A succinct and careful his- tory of the difficulty is given ...
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... Congress - Three - fifths slaves included in representation - Concession of the smal States that the House should ... Congress power to institute temporary governments for the territories - Lengthy debate on slavery and the slave trade ...
... Congress - Three - fifths slaves included in representation - Concession of the smal States that the House should ... Congress power to institute temporary governments for the territories - Lengthy debate on slavery and the slave trade ...
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... Congress - Fugitive slaves— Mr. Nicholas on slavery -- Mr . Henry replies -- Three - fifths of the negroes ... Congress on the slave trade , and proceedings thereon , 1790 .. Page 179-183 CHAPTER VI . Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of ...
... Congress - Fugitive slaves— Mr. Nicholas on slavery -- Mr . Henry replies -- Three - fifths of the negroes ... Congress on the slave trade , and proceedings thereon , 1790 .. Page 179-183 CHAPTER VI . Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of ...
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... Congress till the 15th of November , 17/7 . It was at the same time resolved by Congress that the Articles of Confederation , as they were called , should be presented to the legislature of each colony ; and , if ratified , then their ...
... Congress till the 15th of November , 17/7 . It was at the same time resolved by Congress that the Articles of Confederation , as they were called , should be presented to the legislature of each colony ; and , if ratified , then their ...
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... Congress , to proportion the quotas according to the souls , it was temporary only , and related to the moneys heretofore remitted ; whereas we are now entering into a new compact , and therefore stand on original ground . August 1. The ...
... Congress , to proportion the quotas according to the souls , it was temporary only , and related to the moneys heretofore remitted ; whereas we are now entering into a new compact , and therefore stand on original ground . August 1. The ...
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