Lincoln on popular sovereignty and the Dred Scott decision
The speech argues that popular sovereignty should apply to slavery questions in territories, critiques Judge Douglas on his stance, and defends judicial authority while opposing the Dred Scott ruling. It contrasts Douglas and Buchanan positions, defends the right of territories to form constitutions, and discusses slavery's moral and political implications with references to Jefferson and past policy debates.
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Cotton kings and southern strength in Hammond speech
Fragmentary speech by Senator Hammond extols cotton supremacy as the nation faces financial collapse. He cites large cotton exports and charity from slaveholders to bolster Southern political and social harmony, arguing government follows society. The text reflects pro cotton, pro slavery rhetoric of the era.
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