That might start a quick revolt among the southern states. He could not support a bill to let slavery spread into the territories. That would make the North rise in anger.
Prosecutors said the men were questioned for several hours about the blaze which started when firework set off by band performing in the venue ignited the insulation foam on the pillar and spread quickly.
While laying plastic film on extruded polystyrene boards, static electricity was generated, igniting the gases, the foam and other flammable materials.