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The principles and measures of public policy , which he has maintained , receive as clear an illustration from the latter class of his productions , as from his more systematic and finished performances .
The principles and measures of public policy , which he has maintained , receive as clear an illustration from the latter class of his productions , as from his more systematic and finished performances .
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... but he has strictly avoided every act that was adapted to inflict a needless wound upon an opponent , or to foment an unprofitable excitement . In his measures with regard to slavery , Mr. Seward 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 . In his measures with regard to slavery , Mr. Seward xxiv HIS OPINIONS ON SLAVERY .
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In his measures with regard to slavery , Mr. Seward has been no fanatic . Detesting the institution , he has waged ... None claims that any violent , unconstitutional or unlawful measure shall be embraced . And on the other hand , if we ...
In his measures with regard to slavery , Mr. Seward has been no fanatic . Detesting the institution , he has waged ... None claims that any violent , unconstitutional or unlawful measure shall be embraced . And on the other hand , if we ...
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It was . not shaped in accordance with traditional prescriptions , but following the impulses of an inventive mind , sought to develope . new measures of public good , and larger enfranchisements for the people .
It was . not shaped in accordance with traditional prescriptions , but following the impulses of an inventive mind , sought to develope . new measures of public good , and larger enfranchisements for the people .
Page xxix
He made a powerful speech against executive interference with the United States Bank , and against the removal of the deposits ; t while he supported Gen. Jackson's measure in regard to southern nullification .
He made a powerful speech against executive interference with the United States Bank , and against the removal of the deposits ; t while he supported Gen. Jackson's measure in regard to southern nullification .
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| Title | The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1 The Works of William H. Seward, William Henry Seward |
| Author | William Henry Seward |
| Editor | George E. Baker |
| Publisher | Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 2 Sep 2009 |
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