Something of Men I Have Known: With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective |
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... important case was on trial all other pursuits were for the time suspended , and the people for miles around were in prompt attendance . This was especially the case when it was known that one or more of the leading advocates SOMETHING ...
... important case was on trial all other pursuits were for the time suspended , and the people for miles around were in prompt attendance . This was especially the case when it was known that one or more of the leading advocates SOMETHING ...
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... and the convention were yet to come . Aspirants to public place presented their claims directly to the people , and the personal popularity of the candidate was an important factor in achieving success . ON THE CIRCUIT 5.
... and the convention were yet to come . Aspirants to public place presented their claims directly to the people , and the personal popularity of the candidate was an important factor in achieving success . ON THE CIRCUIT 5.
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... important factor in achieving success . Bribery at elections was rarely heard of . The saying of the great bard , " If money go before , All ways do open lie , " awaited its verification in a later and more civilized period . As late ...
... important factor in achieving success . Bribery at elections was rarely heard of . The saying of the great bard , " If money go before , All ways do open lie , " awaited its verification in a later and more civilized period . As late ...
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... important , never more so than now , that the people should magnify the law . Whatever lessens respect for its authority bodes evil and only evil to the State . No occasion could arise more appropriate than this in which to utter solemn ...
... important , never more so than now , that the people should magnify the law . Whatever lessens respect for its authority bodes evil and only evil to the State . No occasion could arise more appropriate than this in which to utter solemn ...
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... important epoch in our history . During its first session occurred the masterful debate upon the General Amnesty Bill . The very depths of partisan feeling were stirred , and for many days it was indeed a titanic struggle . The speeches ...
... important epoch in our history . During its first session occurred the masterful debate upon the General Amnesty Bill . The very depths of partisan feeling were stirred , and for many days it was indeed a titanic struggle . The speeches ...
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