[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Lincoln was speaking of the right to rebellion.

The quote was actually in reference to Texas' secession from Mexico.

Rawle is not suggesting anything. He is stating legal fact as he sees it.

To be truly legal fact, there has to be a law indicating such.

[DoodleDawg]

The quote was actually in reference to Texas' secession from Mexico.

You mean Texas's rebellion from Mexico.

To be truly legal fact, there has to be a law indicating such.

Or lack of law allowing such. In this case, the state constitution didn't grant the legislature the authority.