Marshall Statesman in Marshall, Michigan

Meeting outlined on debt slavery and religious debate

Fragmented report describes an 1860s debate in a social association about a constitutional question on debt slavery in the United States. It lists speakers Rashid Baker Sacartwout and others, mentions a Confederate mood, and notes a public concert and a proposed religious delegation visit. The Supreme Court decisions on the slave question are reported as unconstitutional. Chief Justice’s dissent anticipated.