The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 3Houghton, Mifflin, 1887 - Legislators |
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... period , have on our At- lantic and Pacific coasts necessary and naturally reciprocating markets for the productions of all its various latitudes . The same markets , situated midway between the ancient continents , and very soon to be ...
... period , have on our At- lantic and Pacific coasts necessary and naturally reciprocating markets for the productions of all its various latitudes . The same markets , situated midway between the ancient continents , and very soon to be ...
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... period quite recent the failure of all kindred attempts had induced an acquiescence almost unbroken , though reluctant , in the belief that mankind were incompetent to self - government , and a conse- quent reference of all authority ...
... period quite recent the failure of all kindred attempts had induced an acquiescence almost unbroken , though reluctant , in the belief that mankind were incompetent to self - government , and a conse- quent reference of all authority ...
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... capacity to understand and appreciate that adaptation , have been fairly proved by its existence during sixty years - a period which em- braces its projection amid doubt and perplexity , its organization 20 ORATIONS AND DISCOURSES .
... capacity to understand and appreciate that adaptation , have been fairly proved by its existence during sixty years - a period which em- braces its projection amid doubt and perplexity , its organization 20 ORATIONS AND DISCOURSES .
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... period , there has been no armed and organ- ized sedition , and within the last forty years the allegation of treason has been unknown . The only danger now apprehended is that of a secession of one or more of the states . Since the ...
... period , there has been no armed and organ- ized sedition , and within the last forty years the allegation of treason has been unknown . The only danger now apprehended is that of a secession of one or more of the states . Since the ...
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... period which lies within the scope of possible forecast . What may happen when cities and states on the Pacific coast shall emulate in wealth and power those now ripening on the Atlantic shores and in the valley of the Missis- sippi ...
... period which lies within the scope of possible forecast . What may happen when cities and states on the Pacific coast shall emulate in wealth and power those now ripening on the Atlantic shores and in the valley of the Missis- sippi ...
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