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Debate Over Kansas Lecompton Constitution Sparks Senate Dissent
A Wisconsin press excerpt discusses Senatorial critique of President Polk's Kansas Lecompton stance. The speaker argues for self government, opposes submitting the Lecompton constitution to voters, and defends Congress as the proper arena for deciding Kansas statehood under the proposed framework. The text traces constitutional principles, the Missouri compromise, and Minnesota precedent to support a people’s referendum only when appropriate.
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