Chapter XV · —The Basis of Representation in the Senate.
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(Page 373-414.)
The Joint Resolution goes to the Senate — Counter-proposition by Mr. Sumner — He Speaks Five Hours — Mr. Henderson's Amendment — Mr. Fessenden — Mr. Henry S. Lane — Mr. Johnson — Mr. Henderson — Mr. Clark's Historical Statements — Fred. Douglass' Memorial — Mr. Williams — Mr. Hendricks — Mr. Chandler's "blood-letting Letter" — Proposition of Mr. Yates — His Speech — Mr. Buckalew against New England — Mr. Pomeroy — Mr. Sumner's second Speech — Mr. Doolittle — Mr. Morrill — Mr. Fessenden meets Objections — Final Vote — The Amendment defeated.