Speech of Hon. Milton S. Latham of California

<p>This is a transcript of the Speech of Hon. Milton S. Latham of California delivered in 1861. As a U.S. Senator representing California Latham addresses the pressing issues of the time primarily focusing on the impending Civil War and the various proposals aimed at preserving the Union. The speech offers insights into the political climate of the era particularly the perspectives and concerns of a senator from a state geographically distant from the main conflict but nonetheless deeply affected by the unfolding crisis.</p><p>Latham's arguments provide a valuable historical record of the debates surrounding secession state rights and slavery offering readers a glimpse into the complex political landscape that ultimately led to the Civil War. This document serves as an important primary source for understanding the diverse opinions and proposed solutions during one of the most critical periods in American history.</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>