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Fragmented Civil War Speech Reflects Union Slavery Debate
A long speech from a Southern unionist in Congress argues for peace and constitutional rights, denounces slander against the North, defends emancipation as a goal, and warns against disunion. It cites quotes from Jefferson Davis and Randolph, stresses the need to resolve slavery by lawful means, and calls for unity to preserve the Constitution.
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Pi Banks
Ohio
Supreme Court
Shay
North
Republican Party
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Slandcrere
Inet
Free States
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Plymouth Rock
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Randolph
Canada
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England
France
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Europe
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Congress
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Sommeree
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Howey Clay
Warery
Seine
Davis
Delaware
M. Clayton
Senate of the United States
Maryland
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Marery
Amy Saint
Washington
Lincoln
United States
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Liberty
Im Dome
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Mmtre
John. G. Whittier
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Indore
Virginia
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Weiaim
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South Carolina
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Louie XVI
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Hilo
Republic
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Warhingina
Germany
Russia
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Pickenson
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Southern Congress
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Gulf
Pacific
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New Orleans
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United States of America
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