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I am content to reply to his statement by reference to the history of his State. In the discussion on the admission of the State of Oregon (see Congressonal Globe. 1st sess. of 35th Cong.) it was stated by Preston King. of New York. that the freesoil convention of Topeka. Kans.. submitted to the voters a special amendment or clause. to be made a part of the constitution of that State. which prohibited negroes from immigrating into that State. forbabe their contracting or appearing in the courts or being witnesses against white persons. and that it was adopted. Mr. Douglas made a similar statement. and Senator George in his speech in the Senate recounted these facts without contradiction. and without investigating further I take it we are authorized from the character of these men to accept the statements as true.