A Political Text-book for 1860: Comprising a Brief View of Presidential Nominations and Elections, Including All the National Platforms Ever Yet Adopted: Also a History of the Struggle Respecting Slavery in the Territories, and of the Action of Congress as to the Freedom of the Public Lands, with the Most Notable Speeches and Letters of Messrs. Lincoln, Douglas, Bell, Cass, Seward, Everett, Breckinridge, H. V. Johnson, Etc., Etc., Touching the Questions of the Day; and Returns of All Presidential Elections Since 1836 |
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... referred without reading to the latter . 1st . 2d . 1st . John Bell , 68 138 Edward Everett , .. 25 9 Sam . Houston , .. 57 69 Wm . L. Goggin , ... 3 John M. Botts , 91 7 Wm . A. Graham , .. 22 18 John McLean ,. 21 1 Wm . L. Sharkey ...
... referred without reading to the latter . 1st . 2d . 1st . John Bell , 68 138 Edward Everett , .. 25 9 Sam . Houston , .. 57 69 Wm . L. Goggin , ... 3 John M. Botts , 91 7 Wm . A. Graham , .. 22 18 John McLean ,. 21 1 Wm . L. Sharkey ...
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... referred to the Committee on Credentials , and said Committee is hereby instructed , as soon as practicable , to examine the same and report the names of persons entitled to such seats , with the district - understanding , however ...
... referred to the Committee on Credentials , and said Committee is hereby instructed , as soon as practicable , to examine the same and report the names of persons entitled to such seats , with the district - understanding , however ...
Page 44
... referred to the Committee on Credentials . The memorial of the contesting delegates from Arkan- sas was also presented , and was handed to the Commit- tee on Credentials . And the Committee took a recess till 5 P.M. , at which time it ...
... referred to the Committee on Credentials . The memorial of the contesting delegates from Arkan- sas was also presented , and was handed to the Commit- tee on Credentials . And the Committee took a recess till 5 P.M. , at which time it ...
Page 45
... referred to them by the Convention , and to re- spectfully recommend the adoption of the following reso- lutions : NAYS - Maine , 5 ; New - Hampshire , 4 ; Vermont , 34 ; Massachusetts , 5 ; Rhode Island , 4 ; Connecticut , 34 ; New ...
... referred to them by the Convention , and to re- spectfully recommend the adoption of the following reso- lutions : NAYS - Maine , 5 ; New - Hampshire , 4 ; Vermont , 34 ; Massachusetts , 5 ; Rhode Island , 4 ; Connecticut , 34 ; New ...
Page 54
... referred to a Se- lect Committee , whereof Mr. B. Parke , delegate tion . The Committee proceed to discuss other sub- jects set forth in the prayer of the memorial , and conclude with eight resolves , whereof the only one relating to ...
... referred to a Se- lect Committee , whereof Mr. B. Parke , delegate tion . The Committee proceed to discuss other sub- jects set forth in the prayer of the memorial , and conclude with eight resolves , whereof the only one relating to ...
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