That the Committee deem it highly dangerous and inexpedient to impair a provision wisely calculated to promote the happiness and prosperity of the Northwestern country, and to give strength and security to that extensive frontier.
Sumner warns against undermining provisions that promote the prosperity of the Northwestern territories.
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