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Debates Over Texas Annexation and Constitution Powers
The text reports a congressional debate on Texas annexation in 1838, contrasting strict constructionists led by Jefferson with broader views on federal power. It covers concerns about the Constitution’s end goals, the role of slavery in annexation, and references to Louisiana and prior treaties. It includes speeches by Mr. Adams and others, and notes on petitions from southern legislatures urging annexation to preserve slaveholding interests.
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Mr. Ecorse
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South Carolina
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Committee On’ Foreign Affairs
Maryland
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