The historic Dred Scott Decision, on the front page...

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March 07, 1857

NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, March 7, 1857

* Historic Dred Scott Decision
* Famous former slave case

A very historic issue as the front page begins with: "Important From Washington" "Decision of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott Case" "The Ordinance of 17878 and the Missouri Compromise Declared Unconstitutional".
This text takes half a column and includes the historic ruling by the Supreme Court, which begins: "The opinion of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott case was delivered by Chief Justice Taney. It was a full & elaborate statement of the views of the Court. They have decided the following all important points:..." and what followed are the key points.
The first notes: "Negroes, whether slaves or free, that is men of the African race, are not citizens of the United States, by the Constitution..." with the other particulars as well including comments from other Justices.
Additionally, page 4 has a very lengthy editorial on the decision, beginning: "The most important decision ever made by the Supreme Court of the United States was pronounced yesterday...".
Eight pages, small binding indents at the blank spine, a few discrete archival mends inside, very nice condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War