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Defence of the Working Men of the North
A Pennsylvania advocate speaks in Congress defending Northern laborers against charges of servitude. He cites Northern institutions as elevating labor, highlights famous Northern figures, and argues that industry and equal opportunity empower workers to rise to leadership and national duty. The speech emphasizes unity of the Union and pride in Northern contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naylor
Pennsylvania
Mr. N
Carolina
Pickens
Texas
North
South
Cash
South Carolina
Rhode Island
Greene
Concord
Lexington
Princeton
Trenton
Saratoga
Bunker Hill
Roger Sherman
Canada
Europe
Mr. Picens
Nayzor
Rock
Plymouth
Joseph Ritner
Sirs
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
James Todd
Iman
Senate
Tive
Mr. Davenport
Ife
Girard
Noreene
Colton
Mechanica’ Bank
Connecticut