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The Relations of the Federal Government to Slavery / Delivered at Fort Wayne, Ind., October 30th 1860 cover

The Relations of the Federal Government to Slavery / Delivered at Fort Wayne, Ind., October 30th 1860

By Joseph K. Edgerton
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The author delivers a political address arguing that the Constitution and Federal Union should be preserved through constitutional, conservative measures rather than sectional conflict, defending Stephen A. Douglas's stance and repudiating charges of sympathy with rebellion. He reviews the constitutional origins and territorial expansion of the republic, stresses the diversity of peoples and institutions within its borders, and contends that misunderstandings and extreme opinions on slavery have driven the nation toward war. He urges revival of compromise, adherence to constitutional principles in dealing with slavery, and cautions that military subjugation cannot produce a true federal unity.

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Joseph K. Edgerton

Joseph K. Edgerton was an American speaker and writer known for his engagement with the contentious issues surrounding slavery in the United States. His notable work, "The Relations of the Federal Government to Slavery," was delivered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on October 30, 1860. In this address, Edgerton explored the complex legal and moral dimensions of slavery as they pertained to federal authority, contributing to the broader discourse of his time. His insights reflect the tensions leading up to the Civil War, making his work a significant historical document in the study of American slavery and governance.

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