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Transit of slaves through three States sparks debate
From the Fremont Journal April 5 1861 a lengthy discussion of the Louisville Democrat view on the transit of enslaved people through Free States. The piece questions rights to cross borders noting potential conflicts with state sovereignty and constitutional limits, and cites related political commentary and other news items from the era.
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Lousvile Democrat
Crittendon
Free States
United States
Paris
Charivuri
Fort Monroe
Scott
Himmelf
New York Times
Iin
Texas
Mexico
Central America
Europe
California
Georgia
Dayton
Ohio
State Board of Agriculture
Kany
Floyd
Thompson
Lowie
Richmond
Virginia
Seth
Barney
Janes Thurstan
Belmont
Maseim
St. Michiels
Relock
Nashville Patriot
Nashville
Hempfield
Wentmoreland
Dasia
British Auerica
Boynton
Pennsylvania
Charleston
Cawins M. Clay
Russia
Carl Sohure
Janes
Harvey
Portugal
Pike
Hague
New York Tribune
Wm. F. Comly
Journ
Aite
Lewis Foot
Plainville
Conn
Montgomery
New Mexico
Keon
Washington
Ordor
Union Aguinat Allin
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