AUG. 5, 1850.
We are rejoiced at
the defeat of the Omnibus Bill. It strengthens the chances of the Territories
for freedom. All delay in admitting California, that comes from slavery, will
intensify their hatred of it. However the questions may be decided in Congress,
the chances are increasing, that the Territories, by their own action, will
exclude it. This, too, is the best mode in which the work can be done; for
there are many at the South who would all but rebel, if not actually do so,
should Congress prohibit slavery, who would still allow it if the Territories
themselves prohibit it. Several of the Southern States have actually resolved
that they would resist if Congress should pass the proviso; but none have dared
to utter a threat if the inhabitants of the Territories legislate it into existence.
SOURCE: Mary Tyler
Peabody Mann, Life of Horace Mann, p. 311
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