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Congress debates Vermont and slavery in territories
The article describes a Senate debate on the Vermont constitution and its implications for slavery in new territories. Soule defends Vermont’s liberty link to Mexico, Pratt proposes a territorial slavery protection with property rights, and Downs criticizes the Wilmot Proviso. The exchange touches California admission and future territorial legislation amid a broader pro and anti slavery clash.
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Congress
Soule
Vermont
Upham
Mexico
Amexico
Phan
Louisiana
Pratt
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Downs
Afe
Judicial
California
Renson
Marylind
Senate
Kensuely
Kentucky
Storr
Nevada
Iron Centuchy
Wilmot
Friends of the South
Committee of Thirteen
Mary- Mind
Mtr Pratt
Adda
Elu
Clayvage
Richmond Enquirer
Columbia
Utah
New Mexico
Texas
Gilifornia
Tideniea
Mike Nasuyanee