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Page xxv
Detesting the institution , he has waged against it an honorable warfare . But he has refrained , with scrupulous care , from infringing on the constitutional rights of slave holders , or depriving them of any privilege to which they ...
Detesting the institution , he has waged against it an honorable warfare . But he has refrained , with scrupulous care , from infringing on the constitutional rights of slave holders , or depriving them of any privilege to which they ...
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In spite of his youth , • he soon attained an honorable distinction among his colleagues . With an almost juvenile ardor of temperament , inspired with a generous ambition , cherishing the deepest sentiments of patriotisin and ...
In spite of his youth , • he soon attained an honorable distinction among his colleagues . With an almost juvenile ardor of temperament , inspired with a generous ambition , cherishing the deepest sentiments of patriotisin and ...
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Thus far , at least , that expectation , so honorable to Gov. Seward , has not been disappointed . The following pages contain fragments of correspondence between Mr. Adams and Gov. Seward , together with orations and speeches by the ...
Thus far , at least , that expectation , so honorable to Gov. Seward , has not been disappointed . The following pages contain fragments of correspondence between Mr. Adams and Gov. Seward , together with orations and speeches by the ...
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... among those upon whom the republic will rely for its defenders , and from the honorable ambition for military promotion . But it has been observed that we should be assuming the legislation which properly belongs to Congress .
... among those upon whom the republic will rely for its defenders , and from the honorable ambition for military promotion . But it has been observed that we should be assuming the legislation which properly belongs to Congress .
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My honorable friend from the IVth , [ Mr. DODGE ] has reviewed our long and agreeable acquaintance as members of this body , and frankly expressed his opinion of the manner in which I have discharged my duties here .
My honorable friend from the IVth , [ Mr. DODGE ] has reviewed our long and agreeable acquaintance as members of this body , and frankly expressed his opinion of the manner in which I have discharged my duties here .
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