His theory was this: The Constitution so applies to the Territories that they must take places as States in the American Union, and the Constitution also requires Congress to accept the Territories as States, and with such institutions as the Territories, when on their way to Statehood, might choose to establish.
He outlines Douglas's theory regarding the application of the Constitution to Territories and their path to statehood.
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