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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1860
Page
1
Excerpted jurisprudence and speeches trace the Missouri Compromise and slavery in territories. Douglas argues the lawfulness and timing of excluding slavery and other property in territories, citing Senate debates from 1850 and related era positions to defend territorial policy and union cohesion. The text cites Douglas, Calhoun, and party members across decades.
In 1858 Douglas argues territories belong to the United States as one nation for common benefit under the Constitution. He claims states like Enoch State in the Confederacy have no extra voice in territorial governance while opposing Southern rights restrictions on slavery. The excerpt cites a Senate dialogue from March 18 1850.
A compact historical card tracing Stephen A. Douglas positions and votes on slavery extending from 1850 through 1857. Key moments include his stance on the Missouri Compromise, Nebraska and Kansas debates, popular sovereignty, the Lecompton Constitution, and the Dred Scott decision, with references to cited speeches and sources.
The text summarizes Douglas’s January 4 1854 Senate report on the second Nebraska Bill and notes his prior stance to keep the Missouri Compromise sacred. It then notes a rapid shift by January 29 1854 introducing a bill to divide Nebraska into Kansas and Nebraska and repeal the Missouri Compromise, with Atchison commenting on political maneuvering.
The text recalls Douglas on Utah Territory and equal admission to the Union, noting citizenship and self government while liberties are not blocked by religious practices. It cites a Grand Jury speech from June 12 1807 and discusses racial views of negro governance and sovereignty questions tied to the Nebraska bill and constitutional rights.
The piece discusses the Sedition Law’s unpopularity and condemnation, noting Douglas as the lone modern statesman to propose reviving it. It contrasts the reformers’ motive of defending liberty with Douglas’s stated aim, highlighting the legislative clash and era's controversy.
The record shows Senator Harvin of Iowa proposing a proviso ensuring free discussion of morality and expediency of slavery, clashing with movement aims. Republicans supported the amendment, Democrats opposed, and the Senate thereby aligned against what it framed as a restriction on freedom of speech.
Garvin & Co advertise the largest stock ever brought to Fremont offering a wide array of goods including fabrics, prints, boots, groceries, carpets, hats, parasols, silks, and dress trimmings. Also advertised are produce items like wheat corn oats and other produce with prices claimed and headquarter contact listed for April 12 1860.
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