The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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... jury trial to persons claimed as fugitive slaves . He defended this right with his usual fervid eloquence , and it was mainly through his efforts that it was incor- porated in the policy of the state . At a subsequent period , when the ...
... jury trial to persons claimed as fugitive slaves . He defended this right with his usual fervid eloquence , and it was mainly through his efforts that it was incor- porated in the policy of the state . At a subsequent period , when the ...
Page lxv
... jury who found the indictment , at twelve and a half cents and in the other . on the indictment of a person for stealing a female slave from her master , and stealing the calico dress and trinkets worn upon her person , when the entire ...
... jury who found the indictment , at twelve and a half cents and in the other . on the indictment of a person for stealing a female slave from her master , and stealing the calico dress and trinkets worn upon her person , when the entire ...
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... jury , and made his services indispensable as counsel in criminal cases . His zeal in the defence of persons unjustly + See Vol . III . p . 11 . * Rev . J. M. Austin . accused was so great , that he has been known FORENSIC ARGUMENTS . lxix.
... jury , and made his services indispensable as counsel in criminal cases . His zeal in the defence of persons unjustly + See Vol . III . p . 11 . * Rev . J. M. Austin . accused was so great , that he has been known FORENSIC ARGUMENTS . lxix.
Page lxx
... jury who felt themselves indebted to him for showing how they could rightfully vindicate the laws , and by it save a human life . In 1847 , Gov. Seward was solicited by certain humane persons in Cincinnati , with a tender of ...
... jury who felt themselves indebted to him for showing how they could rightfully vindicate the laws , and by it save a human life . In 1847 , Gov. Seward was solicited by certain humane persons in Cincinnati , with a tender of ...
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... jury . He fol- lowed in his defence with an argument of great power and pathos . The jury divided and could not agree upon a verdict . His second trial at the next Circuit Court , was eagerly anticipated , with full confidence that he ...
... jury . He fol- lowed in his defence with an argument of great power and pathos . The jury divided and could not agree upon a verdict . His second trial at the next Circuit Court , was eagerly anticipated , with full confidence that he ...
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