The Life, Speeches, and Memorials of Daniel Webster |
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... regard to him at the period of his death . The main purpose , therefore , of the present volume , is not so much the exhibition of originality as the attainment of usefulness . That portion of it which is devoted to Mr. Webster's ...
... regard to him at the period of his death . The main purpose , therefore , of the present volume , is not so much the exhibition of originality as the attainment of usefulness . That portion of it which is devoted to Mr. Webster's ...
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... regard of the pedagogical potentate , and was received as a pupil . " Young man , " said the latter , with a solemn , dictatorial emphasis which we may imagine but not describe , " you are qualified to enter this institution ! " Webster ...
... regard of the pedagogical potentate , and was received as a pupil . " Young man , " said the latter , with a solemn , dictatorial emphasis which we may imagine but not describe , " you are qualified to enter this institution ! " Webster ...
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... then president , whose kindly regard toward the young applicant had been procured by the friendly influence and interposition of Dr. Wood . During Webster's residence at Dartmouth College he was studious , 2 * OF DANIEL WEBSTER . 17.
... then president , whose kindly regard toward the young applicant had been procured by the friendly influence and interposition of Dr. Wood . During Webster's residence at Dartmouth College he was studious , 2 * OF DANIEL WEBSTER . 17.
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... regard the proffered post with much approbation ; and at length he positively refused to abandon his profession and subside into the obscurity of court clerk . The old man was astonished and greatly offended . He used every argument to ...
... regard the proffered post with much approbation ; and at length he positively refused to abandon his profession and subside into the obscurity of court clerk . The old man was astonished and greatly offended . He used every argument to ...
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... regard to legal and literary subjects . But a mind as powerful as his could not be disheartened by any misfortune , however great ; and he resumed his professional pursuits with undiminished ardor and success . The interval between the ...
... regard to legal and literary subjects . But a mind as powerful as his could not be disheartened by any misfortune , however great ; and he resumed his professional pursuits with undiminished ardor and success . The interval between the ...
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