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Debate on slavery and the Constitution in Ohio and Illinois
The speech argues the Constitution does not make slaves property and condemns the compromise on slavery. It emphasizes that sovereignty lies with the people, not states, and asserts Freedom as an enduring institution. It notes five states exclude slavery under the Ordinance and argues against classifying states by slave status. The obituary reports the death of Hon. I. S. Cooley of Illinois in New Orleans, highlighting his career as Secretary of State and his advocacy for public education.
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Vattel
Aley
United States
Senate
Virginia
Mississippi
Pacific
Congress
South Carolina
Tle
Gaya Bacon
Uian
Ohio
Michigan
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Stox
New Orleans
I. S. Cooley
Illinois
French
Democratic State Convention
New England
Cody
Galesburg
East
Chicago
Gov. Brigg
Massachusetts
Schoors
New York
Free States
Mason and Dixon
Jefferson
Joseph C. Cabell
Kercheval
Tucker
Nga
Mmnarg
Anatham
Jeneral
Stephenson County
Ashe
Conservabl
Jeffesonian