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The Crisis of Eighteen Hundred and Sixty-One in the Government of the United States. / Its Cause, and How It Should Be Met

By Abel D. Streight
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An urgent political treatise argues that the national schism results from a policy of temporary pacification rather than enforcing the supremacy of the laws, and urges firm legal measures to preserve the Union and public order. It blends argument and documentary material, offering analysis of causes and remedies, comparisons of administrations, discussions of constitutional points such as nullification, treason, and the presidential oath, and appended texts including Jackson’s proclamation, Webster’s reply to Hayne, founders’ letters, and commentary on proposals like the Missouri Compromise and Crittenden’s amendment, ultimately advocating legal firmness over compromise.

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Abel D. Streight

Abel D. Streight was an American author known for his work during a tumultuous period in U.S. history. His notable book, "The Crisis of Eighteen Hundred and Sixty-One in the Government of the United States. / Its Cause, and How It Should Be Met," reflects on the political and social challenges faced by the nation at the onset of the Civil War. Through his writings, Streight contributed to the discourse surrounding governance and national unity during a critical time, offering insights into the causes of conflict and potential resolutions.

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