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This bill was precipitated upon Congress without one word of public recommendation from the President, without notice or discussion in any newspaper, and without a single petition from the people.
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Sumner describes the lack of transparency and public input in the passage of the Nebraska Bill.
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The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.
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