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January 31, 1849

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Wednesday, January 31, 1849.
 Washington, DC.

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District of Columbia Committee reports bill which merely prohibits slave trade in District of Columbia. Motion to table is defeated, 72-117, Lincoln voting nay. Debate on slavery rages, but Lincoln does not participate. Globe.

In evening, board of managers of Inaugural Ball meets at Copp's Pavilion. National Intelligencer. 

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District of Columbia Committee reports bill which merely prohibits 
slave trade in District of Columbia. Motion to table is defeated, 
72-117, Lincoln voting nay. Debate on slavery rages, but Lincoln does 
not participate.
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In evening, board of managers of Inaugural Ball meets at Copp's Pavilion.
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