The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page xiv
... tion of our country . While travelling through Ireland in 1833 , his indignation was greatly aroused by the sight of the oppres- sions inflicted on the people by the British Government . He ascribed a large share of the miseries of that ...
... tion of our country . While travelling through Ireland in 1833 , his indignation was greatly aroused by the sight of the oppres- sions inflicted on the people by the British Government . He ascribed a large share of the miseries of that ...
Page xlv
... tion of Gov. Seward the appointing power was withdrawn from the judges , and the election of most of these offices given to the peo- ple . His efforts for reducing the emoluments of several favorites in public office were partially ...
... tion of Gov. Seward the appointing power was withdrawn from the judges , and the election of most of these offices given to the peo- ple . His efforts for reducing the emoluments of several favorites in public office were partially ...
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... tion , he labored for the accomplishment of certain reforms in the militia system , which he had urged while a member of the Senate . Its unequal operation was regarded by him as an infringement of personal rights , and a great public ...
... tion , he labored for the accomplishment of certain reforms in the militia system , which he had urged while a member of the Senate . Its unequal operation was regarded by him as an infringement of personal rights , and a great public ...
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William Henry Seward George E. Baker. tion had passed into the hands of Gen. Harrison . The affair was accordingly entrusted to Mr. Webster , the secretary of state under the new president . Meantime Gov. Seward had dispatched the ...
William Henry Seward George E. Baker. tion had passed into the hands of Gen. Harrison . The affair was accordingly entrusted to Mr. Webster , the secretary of state under the new president . Meantime Gov. Seward had dispatched the ...
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... tion . The adverse party brought the question before the state courts , which finally declared that the law was unconstitutional . Still , few can now doubt the wisdom of the policy maintained by Gov. Seward . * It only remains to ...
... tion . The adverse party brought the question before the state courts , which finally declared that the law was unconstitutional . Still , few can now doubt the wisdom of the policy maintained by Gov. Seward . * It only remains to ...
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