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War policy and forts debate in early Senate session
The dialogue centers on a resolution asking the Secretary of War to report which forts arsenals and public works in South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Texas are held by the United States and whether reinforcements or military possession are needed. Douglas and Clark discuss amendments and the legality of blockades revenue collection and the use of force, arguing about peace versus war and the administration’s intended policy.
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Douglas
Senate
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
United States
Key West
Tortugas
Luton
Clark
Llyois
Faiuws
Wem
Spein
Movig
Florida
New Hampsture
Union
Tts
Congress
Lincoln
Partizan
Georgetown
Beaufort
Anoomher Place
Antry
Charleston
Savannah
Mobile
New Orleans
General Jackson
Gen. Jackson
Hp Revenue
New York
Boston
Chicago
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Missippi
King
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Revéoue
Ravenue Cater
Baily Cotfort
United Rates
Marshal Canno
Army
Navy
Fessenden
Perton
Pugh
Saulsbury
Cullamer
Han Goud
Cérainly
Repute
Elect
Aleep
Committee On Ways and Means
Wiall
Naval Committee
Boty
Confederate States
South
Getling
White House
New Hampshire
Tortugal
Fort Sumter
Pensacola
Florda
Fort Pukens
Biates
Wade, Johnson
Caollé Pinkne
Charleston Harbor
Faski
Morgan
Missippi River
Louisiane
Clack
Mr. Douglas
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