From first to last the contest proceeded upon the theory, on all sides admitted to be a true theory, that the Constitution of the United States, by its own force, applied to all the Territories of the United States.
Boutwell emphasizes the accepted theory that the Constitution applied to all U.S. Territories.
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But our cause being almost lost something decisive and great must be done.
There was never in his career any ostentatious display of power, never any exercise of wanton or unnecessary authority.
The speculative advance in gold has brought legitimate business almost to a standstill, owing to the apprehension of a corner, which from appearances may appear at any moment.
In the dark days of 1862 he had never despaired of the Republic, when others faltered, he was undismayed.
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