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Debate on constitutional power and slavery in Congress
A fragmented 19th century discussion addresses whether Congress can regulate slavery in new territories and the implications for California and New Mexico. The author argues for federal control to preserve balance, noting Southern states fear federal limits on slave expansion and advocate for constitutional restraint to protect property in enslaved people.
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