Excerpt from Popular Sovereignty in the Territories: Judge Douglas in Reply to Judge Black
After this luminous exposition of the distinction between being established by and existing by virtue of the Constitution, I shall, of course, have no more to say upon the subject except to 1amarh that it is beyond my comprehension.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the nuanced legal debates surrounding the governance of the United States' territories in the mid-19th century. The author analyzes the ongoing conflict between anti- and pro-slavery advocates, with a focus on the competing interpretations of the Constitution and the inherent rights of territories. The author examines the historical context of American territorial expansion, drawing parallels to the debates of the American Revolution. This book provides insightful commentary on the legal and political complexities of a nation grappling with the extension of its institutions and values into new territories. Its exploration of the complex interplay between local self-governance, federal authority, and the rights of individuals within these territories offers a valuable perspective on a pivotal era in American history. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330888391_0
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