Petitions on District slavery debated in Senate
The Senate discusses petitions from Boston and Wayne County urging Congress to consider abolition or restraint of the slave trade in the District of Columbia. Advocates urge reception and referral to the District committee, while opponents argue Congress lacks constitutional power to act. Debate covers precedent, from 1809 and 1816, and the political risks of inquiry versus action.
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