SPEECHES UPON THE WESTERN QUESTION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT IBD

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This volume comprises two speeches delivered by Benjamin Gratz Brown in January 1855. The first addresses the 'Western Question' before the House of Representatives of the State of Missouri on January 10th. The second speech was delivered in joint session on January 29th, 1855, during the senatorial election, as a reply to Mr. Stewart, of Buchanan County.These speeches offer valuable insight into the political discourse and debates surrounding key issues of the time in Missouri, including westward expansion and senatorial representation. Brown?s oratory provides a snapshot of the political landscape in the lead-up to the Civil War and the complexities of state politics within the broader national context. 'Speeches Upon The Western Question' serves as a primary source for understanding the historical context of mid-19th century American politics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.