Arkansas admitted as slave state ??? Petitions needed
April 18, 1836
“Unless the most strenuous exertions are instantly made by the people of the free States, another slaveholding State will be added to the Union…. Already the Senate of the United States, with only six dissenting votes, has voted to admit Arkansas as a slaveholding State!…Our only hope of effectual resistance lies in the House of Representatives .. Rouse up the inhabitants of your town — circulate petitions — call a public meeting, if practicable — send exploratory letters to northern members in Congress … stir for the bleeding slave, the honor and salvation of our country, and the approbation of Heaven! Immediate is the watchword. 1