The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page xv
... given place to more mod- ern structures . A venerable forest - tree on the ancienthomes tead still overshadows a clear , bubbling spring of water , which William was in the habit of frequenting in his school - boy days , with his books ...
... given place to more mod- ern structures . A venerable forest - tree on the ancienthomes tead still overshadows a clear , bubbling spring of water , which William was in the habit of frequenting in his school - boy days , with his books ...
Page xxi
... given place to a popu- lous city . Its inhabitants are distinguished for their intelligence , enterprise and refinement . Free from the pride of wealth and the pretensions of aristocracy , they present an attractive example of genuine ...
... given place to a popu- lous city . Its inhabitants are distinguished for their intelligence , enterprise and refinement . Free from the pride of wealth and the pretensions of aristocracy , they present an attractive example of genuine ...
Page xxvii
... given a large Jackson majority the pre- ceding year , and the anti - masonic candidate for governor , Francis Granger , was defeated , at the same election , by a majority of 8000 , Mr. Seward was elected to the Senate by the handsome ...
... given a large Jackson majority the pre- ceding year , and the anti - masonic candidate for governor , Francis Granger , was defeated , at the same election , by a majority of 8000 , Mr. Seward was elected to the Senate by the handsome ...
Page xxxi
... given a minute history of the Bank of the United States , he discussed the fiscal system of the government , and exposed the fallacy of Gen. Jackson's objections to the renewal of the Bank charter . His line of argument was ...
... given a minute history of the Bank of the United States , he discussed the fiscal system of the government , and exposed the fallacy of Gen. Jackson's objections to the renewal of the Bank charter . His line of argument was ...
Page xlv
... given to the peo- ple . His efforts for reducing the emoluments of several favorites in public office were partially sanctioned by the legislature . But his recommendation to abolish the office of inspector of various branches of ...
... given to the peo- ple . His efforts for reducing the emoluments of several favorites in public office were partially sanctioned by the legislature . But his recommendation to abolish the office of inspector of various branches of ...
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