A rare pamphlet of one of Douglas's most important speeches. According to Cecil K. Byrd, it's "the first public expression of his views on the Dred Scott decision. In it he accepted the decision and insisted that 'the whole principle of Popular Sovereignty and self-government is sustained and firmly established by the authority of this decision.' The speech was part of tge preliminary groundwork for re-election in 1858..." Douglas's Utah comments surprised those accustomed to his belief in non-intervention by the federal government in the territories, for he here supports punishment of the controversial Mormons whose polygamy had incensed the nation and advocates military force to remove Brigham Young. Byrd cited three differing printings, this being the first of those three and according to one source the scarcest of them all. Byrd 2633

Octavo, 8 pages. In Very Good condition. Softcover pamphlet. Protected in a mylar sleeve. Minimal shelf wear and soiling. Upper edge uncut. Pages clean. CX consignment. Shelved in Case 7.