The inhabitants of the territory were not consulted; there was no provision that they should even be guaranteed a republican form of government like the States; they were secured no right of representation and given no vote.
Reid highlights the lack of representation and rights for inhabitants of newly acquired territories in the United States.
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And next, shall we not probably fare best in the end if we try to profit somewhat by the experience others have had in like cases?
It seems to me, then, idle to thresh over old straw when the grain is not only winnowed, but gone to the mill.
You see, General, this is alarming, and you must acknowledge that we are not safe.
Give them order and justice, and trust to these to win them in other regards to our ways.