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Thus Slavery in the Territories is unconstitutional; but if the Rebel territory falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the National Government, then Slavery becomes impossible there.
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He states that slavery is unconstitutional in the territories and becomes impossible under the National Government's jurisdiction.
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