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Chief among these principles is the restriction of slavery within State limits; not war upon slavery within those limits, but fixed opposition to its extension beyond them.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Chief among these principles is the restriction of slavery within State limits; not war upon slavery within those…”
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This quote reflects Alexander's stance on the principles surrounding slavery and its expansion during a pivotal time in American history.
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