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Report of the Select Committee, to Which Was Referred That Portion of the Governor's Message Relative to Our National Difficulties - Softcover

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9781528453226: Report of the Select Committee, to Which Was Referred That Portion of the Governor's Message Relative to Our National Difficulties

Synopsis

This book examines the nature of the United States government in the context of southern secession and rebellion. It demonstrates that the federal government possesses supreme authority over the states, that the Union is perpetual, and that no state has the constitutional right to secede. The author argues that the southern states' grievances, such as the Fugitive Slave Act and the election of a Republican president, were insufficient justifications for secession. The book concludes that the government should act decisively to suppress secession, even through military force if necessary. By providing a detailed analysis of the constitutional and historical basis of the Union, this book sheds light on the complex issues surrounding secession and the nature of the American government.

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