Americanism--slavery Question

<p>This is the speech of Hon. Thomas P. Akers of Missouri delivered in the House of Representatives on January 14 1857 addressing the contentious Americanism--slavery Question. Akers a prominent figure in Missouri politics offers his perspective on the critical issues dividing the nation in the years leading up to the Civil War. </p><p>The speech provides valuable insight into the political discourse of the time reflecting the complex debates surrounding slavery states' rights and the future of the Union. This historical document offers a glimpse into the arguments and perspectives that shaped the tumultuous period of American history and is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the causes and consequences of the Civil War.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><br>