The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1887 - Legislators |
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... authority . But I find no authority for the position that climate prevents slavery anywhere . It is the indolence of mankind in any climate , and not any natural necessity , that introduces slavery in any climate . I shall dwell only ...
... authority . But I find no authority for the position that climate prevents slavery anywhere . It is the indolence of mankind in any climate , and not any natural necessity , that introduces slavery in any climate . I shall dwell only ...
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... authority which he quoted . The Senate will then judge whether he has corrected me or himself . That Senator said : " Now , for the purpose of showing what the British authorities at that time con- ceived to be included within the ...
... authority which he quoted . The Senate will then judge whether he has corrected me or himself . That Senator said : " Now , for the purpose of showing what the British authorities at that time con- ceived to be included within the ...
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... authority were obliged to execute the delivery , there would inevitably be clashing of the police of the several ... authorities of the respective states , is merely negative , imposes no such obligation or duty , and is content with ...
... authority were obliged to execute the delivery , there would inevitably be clashing of the police of the several ... authorities of the respective states , is merely negative , imposes no such obligation or duty , and is content with ...
Contents
BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIR PAGE Xiij | ix |
SPEECHES IN THE SENATE OF NEW YORK | 1 |
SPEECHES IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES | 51 |
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