The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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... - winter . A brief description of the mansion and grounds will be found in the Preface to that volume . WILLIAMSBURG , L. I. , March 1 , 1853 . THE EDITOR . CONTENTS OF VOL . I. BIO RAPHICAL MEMOIR .... 2 vi PREFACE .
... - winter . A brief description of the mansion and grounds will be found in the Preface to that volume . WILLIAMSBURG , L. I. , March 1 , 1853 . THE EDITOR . CONTENTS OF VOL . I. BIO RAPHICAL MEMOIR .... 2 vi PREFACE .
Page xix
... ground that the secession was factious and sectional . Seward , whose experience at the south , and popu- larity with all classes in college , served to qualify him for the office , virtually became umpire between the two parties ...
... ground that the secession was factious and sectional . Seward , whose experience at the south , and popu- larity with all classes in college , served to qualify him for the office , virtually became umpire between the two parties ...
Page xxvi
... grounds that have been advanced in his later productions . Announcing his devotion to the great prin- ciples of emancipation , he insisted that the United States should be a 66 city of refuge " for the oppressed and down - trodden of ...
... grounds that have been advanced in his later productions . Announcing his devotion to the great prin- ciples of emancipation , he insisted that the United States should be a 66 city of refuge " for the oppressed and down - trodden of ...
Page xxx
... ground in favor of the New York petition . Arguing on the merits of the question , he contended that not only in New York , but in all cities , the mayors should be chosen by the people . This was in accordance with his democratic ...
... ground in favor of the New York petition . Arguing on the merits of the question , he contended that not only in New York , but in all cities , the mayors should be chosen by the people . This was in accordance with his democratic ...
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... grounds of Christian philanthropy . He argued that the imprisonment of women in penitentiaries adapted only to the other sex , and under the exclusive management of men , was inhuman , and at war with the benevolent spirit of the age ...
... grounds of Christian philanthropy . He argued that the imprisonment of women in penitentiaries adapted only to the other sex , and under the exclusive management of men , was inhuman , and at war with the benevolent spirit of the age ...
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