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" That the Constitution confers upon Congress sovereign power over the territories of the United States for their government, and that in the exercise of this power it is both the right and the duty of Congress to prohibit in the territories those twin... "
The Life and Public Services of Justin Smith Morrill - Page 80
by William Belmont Parker - 1924 - 378 pages
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History of the Republican Party: Embracing Its Origin, Growth and Mission ...

Frank Abial Flower - Republican Party - 1884 - 662 pages
...territories of the United State? for their government, and that in the exercise of this power it is both the right and the duty of Congress to prohibit in the erritories those twin relics of barbarism — prlvpnmy and slavery. KANSAS. Thos. 3. Turner. Chas.S....
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Why I Am a Republican: A History of the Republican Party, a Defense of Its ...

George Sewall Boutwell - Presidential candidates - 1884 - 264 pages
...for their government, and that in the exercise of this power it is both the right and the imperative duty of Congress to prohibit in the Territories those twin relics of barbarism—polygamy and slavery. Resolved, That while the Constitution of the United States was ordained...
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The Mormon Problem, the Nation's Dilemma: A New Data, New Method, Involving ...

T. W. Curtis - Latter Day Saints - 1885 - 82 pages
...government ; " and the platform continues, that " in the exercise of this power it is both the right and duty of Congress to prohibit in the Territories those twin relics of barbarism, polygamy and slavery." This is the logic : Government must have plenary power over the Territories, to enable it to prevent...
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The Life and Times of Samuel Bowles, Volume 1

George Spring Merriam - Biography & Autobiography - 1885 - 456 pages
...sentiments which he represents." The Republican platform declared it to be " the right and the imperative duty of Congress to prohibit in the territories those twin relics of barbarism, polygamy and slavery." It demanded the immediate admission of Kansas as a free state, and denied the authority of Congress...
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Publications - Nebraska State Historical Society

Nebraska State Historical Society - Nebraska - 1902 - 614 pages
...United States for their government, and that in the exercise of this power it is both the right and duty of Congress to prohibit in the territories those...twin relics of barbarism — polygamy and slavery. Ready and willing to do all in his power in aid of these principles, he was elected to the territorial...
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The American Electoral System

Charles A. O'Neil - Presidents - 1887 - 308 pages
...and the remainder were scattered. Dayton's nomination was made unanimous. The platform proclaimed it both the right and the duty of Congress to prohibit...twin relics of barbarism — polygamy and slavery. It invited the cooperation of men of all parties, however differing from them in other respects. The...
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The American Electoral System

Charles A. O'Neil - Presidents - 1887 - 316 pages
...and the remainder were scattered. Dayton's nomination was made unanimous. The platform proclaimed it both the right and the duty of Congress to prohibit in the territories those twin relies of barbarism—polygamy and slavery. It invited the cooperation of men of all parties, however...
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Life of Gen. Ben Harrison

Lew Wallace - Presidents - 1888 - 664 pages
...Territories of the United States for their government; and that, in the exercise of this power, it is both the right and the duty of Congress to prohibit...twin relics of barbarism — Polygamy and Slavery." That Abolitionists took part in the Philadelphia convention is undeniable, but that the party then...
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The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4

William Henry Seward - Legislators - 1888 - 714 pages
...territories of the United States for their government, and that, in the exercise of this power, it is both the right and the duty of congress to prohibit...twin relics of barbarism — polygamy and slavery." Mr. Seward engaged in the presidential canvass with his accustomed zeal and ability. His speeches at...
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Abraham Lincoln: The Nation's Leader in the Great Struggle Through which was ...

Noah Brooks - 1888 - 512 pages
...Territories of the United States for their government," and that in the exercise of that power it is both the right and the duty of Congress to prohibit...twin relics of barbarism — polygamy and slavery." On the other hand, the Democratic convention adopted a skilfully worded platform of principles, the...
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