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Kansas slavery issue drives national debate in 1850s uproar
The text recalls Congress and Kansas debates over the Lecompton Constitution, popular sovereignty, and state admission. It cites President Buchanan, Governor Walker, and Senatorial clashes, arguing admission of Kansas under its Constitution would end the slavery agitation, restore peace, and honor noninterference provisions, while warning rejection could revive sectional strife. President’s message and House fights spark constitutional and political tensions.
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