Anecdotes of Public Men, Volume 2Harper, 1881 - Statesmen |
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... Jackson . His relations with Mr. Adams were most intimate , and affected his whole career . In 1831 he became an anti - Mason , and in 1834 wrote a pow- erful report against the Bank of the United States , and ever afterwards co ...
... Jackson . His relations with Mr. Adams were most intimate , and affected his whole career . In 1831 he became an anti - Mason , and in 1834 wrote a pow- erful report against the Bank of the United States , and ever afterwards co ...
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... Jackson's cause with much activity , and began his labors for internal improvements in New Jersey , which only closed with his death . In 1838 he resumed active service in the navy , and soon distinguished himself by his knowledge of ...
... Jackson's cause with much activity , and began his labors for internal improvements in New Jersey , which only closed with his death . In 1838 he resumed active service in the navy , and soon distinguished himself by his knowledge of ...
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... Jackson , hated Van Buren ; was a loud Harrison . man in 1840 , and one of the Tyler guard in 1841-44 . He ar- dently supported Polk against Clay , and hence , perhaps , his tribute to the Democratic leaders around him . When the des ...
... Jackson , hated Van Buren ; was a loud Harrison . man in 1840 , and one of the Tyler guard in 1841-44 . He ar- dently supported Polk against Clay , and hence , perhaps , his tribute to the Democratic leaders around him . When the des ...
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... Jackson's story of the man who made his fortune by minding his own business . I never tried it again ; and therefore admired Com- modore Stockton's persistency in trying to force the casket of which most of them had the key . At last he ...
... Jackson's story of the man who made his fortune by minding his own business . I never tried it again ; and therefore admired Com- modore Stockton's persistency in trying to force the casket of which most of them had the key . At last he ...
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... Jackson , and was a few days over three months President when his idol passed away . The best brains of the Democracy were summoned to the illustra- tion of Jackson's character . Vice - President Dallas , Governor Francis R. Shunk , Rev ...
... Jackson , and was a few days over three months President when his idol passed away . The best brains of the Democracy were summoned to the illustra- tion of Jackson's character . Vice - President Dallas , Governor Francis R. Shunk , Rev ...
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