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Excerpt from The Territorial Question The settlers in the territories being citizens of the several states, as well as citizens of the United States, their right, as such citizens, to intro duce the institutions of their respective states into the common territory cannot be relinquished, either by themselves or by their representatives so that the rights of those who may come after them into the territory may not be infringed upon. If any portion of those citizens should introduce into such territory any profession 011 institution which is recognized as legal by the constitution of the United States and that of the state from whence they come, the other part of the people residing in such territory, or the government itself, have no right to interfere to suppress or restrain their introduction, 011 in any way to attempt to prevent those persons from the exercise of such natural and legal rights. The people of the United States being the owners of such territories, and having an equal right in their common property and occupancy, each ought to be permitted to enjoy without molestation all the advantages arising from that common ownership, which does not in any way interfere with its common use. None should be permitted to change or destroy a common water-course, 011 otherwise disarrange any of the general rights of his fellow tenants; so should none attempt to suppress the exercise of the full rights of others in regard to the kind of labor they may employ. Nor can the government of the United States, or of the several states, interfere with the people in the exercise of these rights. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from States Vs; Territories: A True Solution of the Territorial Question, August 15, 1860 It may perhaps relieve, to some extent at least, the writer of this article from the charge of presumption in setting forth in a formal manner his views on the important subject of the Territories of the United States, when it is considered that his Opinions formerly and at the present time have been considered of sufficient importance to be the subject of comment from very respectable persons, both in public speeches and the newspaper press. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Speech of Mr. Douglas, of Illinois, on the Territorial Question: Delivered in Senate of the United States, March 13 and 14, 1850 I now come to consider California as a State The question is now presented whether we will receive her as one of the States of this Union. And, sir, why should we not do it? The proceedings, it is said, in the formation of her constitution and State Govem ment have be} irregular. If this be so, whose fault is it? Not the people of California certainly, for you have refused, for, the period of two years, to pass a law 111 pursuance of which the proceedings could have been regular. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Origin of the English Nation 1587 - 1588. By Alhed II. 1110. By Anne Isabella Thackeray B11de of Landeck. Dr G. L'. R. James. L101'jacoh. - '1'l1e Lifted Veil. By Geo. 1111111 hadow on the Tlneehold. By Mmy Cecil. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Territorial Acquisitions of the United States: An Historical Review Owned by Spain - Ceded to England and then restored to Spain - West Florida annexed to the Union Another step in the development of the power of the national government - Jack son's invasion in 1814 Our possession in 1818 - Troubles with the Seminoles - Jackson's sec ond invasion - The whole territory finally bought by the United States under a species of duress Boundary line between Mexico (spanish) and the United States fixed at same time Little question as to the constitutional power to acquire Florida The Louisiana precedent strengthened Louisiana and Florida a benefit to the whole Union. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Speech of Mr. Shields, of Illinois, on the Territorial Question: Delivered in the Senate of the United States, April 5, 1850 Sir, in saying this, I do not wish to be understood a rule for the' government of others in similar cases. Prescribe a rule In this particular case for my own that is, to obey constitutiona uctidns, or resign. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Speech of Mr. Hale, of New Hampshire, on the Territorial Question: Delivered in the Senate of the United States, Tuesday, March 19, 1850 Under the provisions of this law, no one could move from a slave State into the Louisiana Territory in 1801. '2, and '3, and carry with him slaves imported from Africa into any State subsequently to 1798. Or if they did, they did it in violation of this law, which prohibited it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from History of the Land Question in the United States The growth of territory has been accompanied by the growth of population and the rise of commonwealths. The public domain makes a home for the poor and the Oppressed of over populated European countries. The first immigration census, taken in 1820, shows the insignificant number of In 1883 the census shows an influx of foreign population amount: ing to nearly Six hundred thousand people. In Sixty - three years Europe contributed to the population Of the United States more than twelve millions of people. The West is a paradise for the settler. Public land is free of cost to every one who comes in good faith. Broad acres await labor and industry, cultivation and improvement. Mother Nature is lavish in her gifts. The Virgin soil yields profitable returns. The thrifty yeomanry, inspired with the spirit of free institutions, build up local and municipal governments. Every naturalized citizen enjoys political rights, and feels perfectly at home, though in a strange land. Democratic-republican principles permeate local, municipal, and State institutions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Slavery in the Territories In this attitude Of the question a proffer was made by South ern members of Congress to effect a truce between the sections by extending the Missouri compromise line to the Pacific Ocean. The proposition was rejected by the Northern mem bers, who, in the stage which the controversy had now reached. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Observations on Territorial Sovereignty, 1860: Consisting of Three Several Answers to the Magazine Article, Speeches, and Pamphlets of Senator Douglas; With an Introductory Preface The republication of the following articles has not been assented to from any desire to prolong the discussion with those who entertain different opinions. But it is believed that they may contribute in some slight degree to the adjustment of a subject which cannot remain unadjusted, without serious danger to the public institutions of the country. At all events, it is right that those citizens who believe in the doctrines here expressed, should be heard to the full extent of the general willingness to hear. The matters here discussed connect themselves more or less closely with questions that, for years past, have been written and spoken upon so constantly, and so bitterly, between the South and a certain portion of the North, that we see it at length absorbing the universal attention of the people. It has engendered between the two sections a hatred so intense and so rancorous, that many politicians, who count themselves sagacious, look forward - some with exulting hope, and others with dread and terror - to the election of a President whose popularity shall be derived wholly from the fact that he has no respect for the opinions, and no regard for the asserted rights of fifteen States. It must either stop altogether, or else grow worse from day to day; for in such a contest, where men abuse each other at the safe distance of a thousand miles, it is vain to look for moderation of tone or decency of language. Hatred will be paid back with hatred. If the heart of one party festers with spite, that of the other will continue to swell with indignation, until harmony becomes impossible. Such feelings must necessarily produce violence, bloodshed, and rapine. "Hates any man the thing he would not kill?" No: some have already found in assassination and robbery the natural outlet for a passion which they shared in common with thousands of their political associates; and when another individual adjudged the slaveholders to be worthy of death, and published a book to urge the immediate execution of his sentence, he reasoned logically enough from premises which had been furnished in abundance by the pulpit, the press, and the rostrum of his parly. When you put the wolf's head on the shoulders of one class, you have no right to blame another for killing them. Already has this unnatural hostility become so strong, that the feelings with which men generally regard the foreign enemies of their country are tame and quiet in comparison. The war of 1812 was provoked by twenty years' of insult to the American flag, by the long continued spoliation of American property on the high seas, and by the enslavement of more than six thousand American citizens. In some places the war itself was conducted by the enemy with such a ferocious disregard of humanity, that Englishmen themselves have been ashamed of it ever since. Yet at no period of that contest was there half as much denunciation of England as there is now of the South. It is very certain that the ministers of religion, the public men and dominant political parties of New England, spoke of Great Britain, then, with a forbearance and a charity which are in very remarkable contrast with the unceasing maledictions which they are now pouring out on their own countrymen. This passionate malice perverts the entire character of persons otherwise disposed to be orderly, dutiful, and loyal, if not patriotic. It "turns their milk of human kindness into gall," and so blunts their moral perceptions, that in the plainest cases they do not perceive the difference between right and wrong. Men and women, who are by nature far from being incapable of virtuous emotions, and who have been brought up with all the lights of Christianity blazing around them, have learned to thirst