The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page xix
... favor of the Philo- matheans , and against the Delphian Institute - thus siding with the sophomores and freshmen , in opposition to the views of his own classmates . He thereby incurred no small odium . The fac- tion , which he had ...
... favor of the Philo- matheans , and against the Delphian Institute - thus siding with the sophomores and freshmen , in opposition to the views of his own classmates . He thereby incurred no small odium . The fac- tion , which he had ...
Page xxiv
... favor of the same principles . Mr. Seward accord- dingly , sympathised with the democratic party , believing that it embodied the spirit of popular freedom to a greater extent , than any other party of the day . He was early undeceived ...
... favor of the same principles . Mr. Seward accord- dingly , sympathised with the democratic party , believing that it embodied the spirit of popular freedom to a greater extent , than any other party of the day . He was early undeceived ...
Page xxvi
... favor of the re - election of John Quincy Adams to the presidency was held at Utica , on the 12th of August . It was one of the largest political conventions ever assembled in the Empire state . Four hundred delegates , in the flower ...
... favor of the re - election of John Quincy Adams to the presidency was held at Utica , on the 12th of August . It was one of the largest political conventions ever assembled in the Empire state . Four hundred delegates , in the flower ...
Page xxx
... favor of the New York petition . Arguing on the merits of the question , he contended that not only in New York , but in all cities , the mayors should be chosen by the people . This was in accordance with his democratic principles ...
... favor of the New York petition . Arguing on the merits of the question , he contended that not only in New York , but in all cities , the mayors should be chosen by the people . This was in accordance with his democratic principles ...
Page xxxi
... favor . Combined with the discussions on internal improvements and state banks , the speech of Mr. Seward and that of Mr. Maynard on the same subject , had the effect of concentrating the opposition to the Albany regency and Jackson's ...
... favor . Combined with the discussions on internal improvements and state banks , the speech of Mr. Seward and that of Mr. Maynard on the same subject , had the effect of concentrating the opposition to the Albany regency and Jackson's ...
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