The Kansas-Nebraska Act dealt with the problem of Slavery in new territories. ... The National Head is bowed down, and our face is mantled with shame and confusion. ... We have sown the wind, only to reap the whirlwind. Against argument, against all manner of appeal and remonstrances coming up from the warm and merciful heart of humanity, we have gone on like the oppressors of Egypt, hardenin! ... over all departments of Government and now, as our reward, this slave-holding power comes with sword, gun, and cannon to take the life of the nation and overthrow the great American Government (Long ...

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