General Cass never took the ground that slavery could not exist in the new territories; and no inconsiderable part of the opposition made to him in Massachusetts and in other free states, was placed expressly upon the ground that he would not prohibit it.
Mann discusses General Cass's stance on slavery in new territories and the political opposition he faced.
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