Compromise of 1850

( 1850 ) Commentary by Barry Alfonso, Independent Scholar, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Glossary

chancery a court of equity, based on natural reason rather than on statute or common law and involving nonmonetary settlements
concord friendly and peaceful relations
deem to think, believe, or judge
effectual able to produce the desired effect
emoluments gains from employment or a position
habeas corpus in law, a writ or order requiring a person to attend a court hearing
impost tax
precepts in law, writs or warrants
vested not contingent upon anything; fixed

Compromise of 1850 (National Archives and Records Administration)

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