Speech by L Trumbull on Kansas fraud and Lecompton crisis
The speech critiques Governor Walker and Kansas voting fraud tied to the Lecompton constitution. Trumbull details registration frauds, miscounted votes, and usurpers manipulating ballots to retain power. He argues Kansas citizens were not asked to join the Union under the contested constitution and forecasts outcomes depending on admission decisions.
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Constitution and Lecompton controversy described in Congress
The speaker denounces the Kansas Lecompton constitution as illegitimate, arguing the territorial legislature lacked authority to call a convention and that the people did not properly participate. Even if valid, admitting Kansas under this constitution would fail to resolve the slavery dispute, echoing fears voiced since 1854 and criticizing President Buchanan’s assurances.
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Kansan Nebraska ouster and Kansas status debate
The speech argues against admitting Kansas under the current constitution, contending the Lecompton Constitution was fraudulently obtained, that Kansas should decide while a territory, and warns of dangerous precedence for U.S. democracy. It contrasts federal power, self government, and the ballot box integrity with broader international implications. This item cites Senator Chandler and references the Missouri Compromise, Kansas Nebraska Act, and national party lines.
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