It is part of the history of the country, that, under this doctrine of Non-Intervention, this doctrine that you delight to call Squatter Sovereignty, the people of New Mexico have introduced and protected Slavery in the whole of that Territory.
Sumner discusses the impact of Non-Intervention and Squatter Sovereignty on slavery in New Mexico.
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The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
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