Congress Draws Battle Lines in Fugitive Slave Debates
Washington dispatches describe a calm start that masks a rush of resolutions on the Fugitive Slave Law, emancipation, and constitutional changes. Kentucky radicals and border-state members spark controversy as New York papers note speculative stock activity and local notices praise merchants and jewelers on Washington Street.
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