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Morass of Debates Over Slavery Petitions in Congress 1838
Remarks by Thomas Morris and discussion on Calhoun’s resolutions disclose a heated clash over petition rights, state sovereignty, and the spread of abolition influence. Morris warns against silencing free speech and press, argues for equal civil rights, and opposes expanding slavery via federal action.
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