Speech of Mr. Foote, of Mississippi, on the Admission of California Delivered in the Senate of the United States, August 1, 1850

The book titled ""Speech Of Mr. Foote, Of Mississippi, On The Admission Of California: Delivered In The Senate Of The United States, August 1, 1850"" is a transcript of a speech given by Henry S. Foote, a senator from Mississippi, in the United States Senate on August 1, 1850. The speech addresses the controversial issue of the admission of California as a state to the Union. Foote expresses his opposition to the admission of California, citing concerns about the potential impact on the balance of power between free and slave states. He argues that the admission of California as a free state would upset the delicate balance that had been established between the North and South, and could lead to the eventual abolition of slavery. Foote also discusses the broader issue of sectionalism and the growing divide between the North and South, and calls for a renewed commitment to the principles of the Constitution in order to preserve the Union. The book provides a valuable historical perspective on the debates and tensions that led up to the Civil War, and sheds light on the political and ideological divisions that continue to shape American society today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.