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The Doctrine of Territorial Slavery and the Constitution
The text argues that the Constitution and the Charter of Compact prohibit Congress from abolishing slavery, limit federal power over territories, and uphold slavery as a political right across the union. It cites the 1780-84 framework, the Northwest Ordinance, Missouri Compromise, and Oregon Bill, asserting state sovereignty and law of nations support for slaveholding rights, while minority protections remain.
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Carrollton
Alabama
Columbus
Mississippi
South
Republic
Union
Free States
Congress
District of Columbia
United States
Mexico
Democratic Party
Cass & Butler
Millard Fillmore
Gen. Taylor
Fillmore
Taylor
California
New Mexico
Capt
Allison
Signal
North America
Great Britain
France
Spain
North-West Territory
Oregon
Europe
America
Confederacy
Majoriiés
Maryland
Ohio
Great
Kenhawa
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania
United States of America
Congress of the United States
U. States
U.S States
Atlantic
Mississippi River
New States
Florida
General Assembly
Legislater
Nathan
Massachusetts
Illinois
Virginia
Territories
Story
Trius
Frat Sytate Spertaoen Spd
Kent