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Territorial Government Debate in Congress and Slavery Clause
A long critique of Mr Root's 1849 resolution to report a bill establishing territorial governments for New Mexico and Utah with a slavery prohibition. The piece argues this would have avoided sectional conflict per General Taylor's warnings and defends Vinton's votes while attacking Root and Whig opponents. It ties the issue to California and New Mexico statehood, Mexican law, and the political fallout of territorial governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton and Koot
Giddings & Co
Gott'e
New Mexico
Utah
Me. Root
Vinton
Tia
Gon
Roon
Iit
Troot
Republic of Mexico
United States
Union
Congress
Mexico
California
Free States
Tay- Low
Caliornia
New Mex
House of Representatives
Taylor
House
Ap Vera
Iis
Colifirum
Texas
Guadalupe Hidalgo
New Ale
Cressing
Gulitorgsey
Mexica
Fur County
Olhers
Wall
Berry
Viele
Mr. Koor
Freesoil
Vinvas
Ms. Viston
Root
Gen. Taylor
Congress of
Ckina State Journal
Congress of the
Riot
Committee On Territories
Senate of the
Vintex
Gen
Taynnng