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Civil War Debate On Emancipation Policy Stirs Illinois Republicans
A speech by a Illinois speaker rebukes Democrats for opposing confiscation of rebel property and for delays in prosecuting the war. He argues Lincoln and Congress acted decisively to crush rebellion, enforce emancipation, and preserve constitutional liberty, contrasting border state hesitation with Union victory gains.
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