Fenton, Reuben Eaton, 1819-1885 Speech of Hon. R. E. Fenton of New York on Democratic tests, and the Nebraska Bill.

GLC05116.04

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GLC#
GLC05116.04
Type
Books & pamphlets
Date
February 15, 1854
Author/Creator
Fenton, Reuben Eaton, 1819-1885
Title
Speech of Hon. R. E. Fenton of New York on Democratic tests, and the Nebraska Bill.
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
1 v. : 8 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 14.6 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Printed at the Congressional Globe Office. Disbound. Representative Fenton states, "...the bill under consideration, although negative in its character, is affirmative in its character for the spread of slavery. A principle, sir, I cannot sustain, nor will, I believe, the people of this country sustain it."

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