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Democratic lines in 1860 speech on slavery and territories
A July 17 1860 Philadelphia Press transcription shows a speaker listing Democratic principles of non intervention and territorial self determination on slavery. He contrasts Buchanan Breckenridge platforms with Lincoln and Douglas, urging unity and warning against Republican aims to shift slavery decisions to Congress or territories.
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Kentucky
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