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Franklin Pierce succeeded to the Presidency in 1853 , aided by many Old - line Whigs and by most of the Anti - slavery Democrats now in the Republican ranks . The political events of his administration are historical .
Franklin Pierce succeeded to the Presidency in 1853 , aided by many Old - line Whigs and by most of the Anti - slavery Democrats now in the Republican ranks . The political events of his administration are historical .
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One of my guests was Dr. William Elder , my friend at that day , though we differed widely about slavery , just as he is to - day , when we closely agree in opposing it . I had met him on a former visit to Philadelphia , and invited him ...
One of my guests was Dr. William Elder , my friend at that day , though we differed widely about slavery , just as he is to - day , when we closely agree in opposing it . I had met him on a former visit to Philadelphia , and invited him ...
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party in question , somewhat to the consternation of those of my family who knew his pronounced abolitionism , and the equally pronounced pro - slavery views of those who were to dine with me next day . But there was no help for it ...
party in question , somewhat to the consternation of those of my family who knew his pronounced abolitionism , and the equally pronounced pro - slavery views of those who were to dine with me next day . But there was no help for it ...
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17 a speeches against slavery , and whose peculiarities were that when he became excited he gave way to uncontrollable tears and oaths . I always went to hear him , for there was an odd fascination about him .
17 a speeches against slavery , and whose peculiarities were that when he became excited he gave way to uncontrollable tears and oaths . I always went to hear him , for there was an odd fascination about him .
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23 Missouri statesman believed that the Pennsylvanian candidate would , if elected , be true to the great work of justice to Kansas ; that he would check the design of forcing slavery into that Territory ; and that he would tranquilize ...
23 Missouri statesman believed that the Pennsylvanian candidate would , if elected , be true to the great work of justice to Kansas ; that he would check the design of forcing slavery into that Territory ; and that he would tranquilize ...
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| Title | Anecdotes of Public Men |
| Author | John Wien Forney |
| Publisher | Harper & Brothers, 1877 |
| Original from | University of Iowa |
| Digitized | 10 Sep 2015 |
| Length | 444 pages |
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