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A Pro-Slavery Appeal for National Policy Reform
A mid-19th century editorial argues that the Union faces deep fault lines over slavery and territorial expansion. It laments party fragmentation, warns against extending slavery to new territories, and urges a return to the original policy that slavery is local and temporary while freedom is the norm. It cites leaders, parties, and historical milestones to press for constitutional reform and unity led by a statesman like Abraham Lincoln.
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Cape Horn
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High Seas
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Democratic Party
National Union
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