Less than ten years after the annexation of Texas, it was discovered by Southern men that there was a Territory west of Missouri, wherein the peculiar institution of the South could be made profitable; but by a solemn league and covenant this land had been, for more than a third of a century, consecrated to freedom.
Tompkins points out the discovery of new territories for slavery, despite previous commitments to freedom.
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Punish the thousands of others who have committed acts of violence against free-State men, and are yet unwhipped of justice.
I have also endeavored to show what are the aims and objects of the Republican party; and if they cannot be tolerated--if such principles cannot be sustained by the people of any section of this country--it is the misfortune of that people.
Take from place and power the men whose hands and faces are reeking and smoking with the blood of our people in Kansas, and put them to death.
But if you think that Constitution violated, you have your remedy.
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