The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page iii
... measures of public policy , which he has main- tained , receive as clear an illustration from the latter class of his productions , as from his more systematic and finished perform- ances . They are , accordingly , important , at a time ...
... measures of public policy , which he has main- tained , receive as clear an illustration from the latter class of his productions , as from his more systematic and finished perform- ances . They are , accordingly , important , at a time ...
Page xxiv
... but he has strictly avoided every act that was adapted to inflict a needless wound upon an opponent , or to foment an unprofitable excitement . 1 In his measures with regard to slavery , Mr. xxiv HIS OPINIONS ON SLAVERY .
... but he has strictly avoided every act that was adapted to inflict a needless wound upon an opponent , or to foment an unprofitable excitement . 1 In his measures with regard to slavery , Mr. xxiv HIS OPINIONS ON SLAVERY .
Page xxv
... measures which fortify slavery or extend it , tend to the consummation of violence ; all that check its extension and ... measure shall be embraced . And on the other hand , if we offer no scheme or plan for the adoption of the slave ...
... measures which fortify slavery or extend it , tend to the consummation of violence ; all that check its extension and ... measure shall be embraced . And on the other hand , if we offer no scheme or plan for the adoption of the slave ...
Page xxviii
... measures of public good , and larger enfranchisements for the people . The circumstances , however , under which Mr. Seward entered the Senate were adapted to discourage an ingenuous and earnest spirit . The Jackson party were in ...
... measures of public good , and larger enfranchisements for the people . The circumstances , however , under which Mr. Seward entered the Senate were adapted to discourage an ingenuous and earnest spirit . The Jackson party were in ...
Page xxix
... measure in regard to southern nullification . Mr. Seward was one of the earliest friends of the New York and Erie Railroad ; lending it his aid in all its vi- cissitudes , until it was at length brought to a triumphant com- pletion . Mr ...
... measure in regard to southern nullification . Mr. Seward was one of the earliest friends of the New York and Erie Railroad ; lending it his aid in all its vi- cissitudes , until it was at length brought to a triumphant com- pletion . Mr ...
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