Resolutions of the Legislature of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, against the extension of the institution of slavery, and the further acquisition of foreign territory by the General Government; in favor of the right of trial by jury to all persons claimed under the fugitive slave law; and approving the course of the delegation from that state on the bill for the establishment of territorial governments in Nebraska and Kansas.

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Document Title: Resolutions of the Legislature of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, against the extension of the institution of slavery, and the further acquisition of foreign territory by the General Government; in favor of the right of trial by jury to all persons claimed under the fugitive slave law; and approving the course of the delegation from that state on the bill for the establishment of territorial governments in Nebraska and Kansas.

Document Description: Resolutions of legislature of Rhode Island against extension of slavery and acquisition of foreign territory; for right of trial by jury to all persons; approving course of delegation from Rhode Island on bill for establishment of territorial governments in Nebraska and Kansas

Author: William R. Watson

Publication Year: 1854

Publication: House and Senate Documents

ProQuest Product: ProQuest Congressional

Source Institution: Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.