The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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... condition as to the introduction of slavery . 1 Howell Cobb of Georgia . He received 102 votes ; Mr. Winthrop of Massachusetts , 99 ; David Wilmot , 8 ; Scattering , 12 . The representatives from the free states earnestly protested ...
... condition as to the introduction of slavery . 1 Howell Cobb of Georgia . He received 102 votes ; Mr. Winthrop of Massachusetts , 99 ; David Wilmot , 8 ; Scattering , 12 . The representatives from the free states earnestly protested ...
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... condition of the admission of California , met with a determined opponent in Mr. Seward , from the first . He clearly foresaw the impolicy as well as the cruelty of the contemplated measure . He argued with no less humanity than good ...
... condition of the admission of California , met with a determined opponent in Mr. Seward , from the first . He clearly foresaw the impolicy as well as the cruelty of the contemplated measure . He argued with no less humanity than good ...
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... condition and prospects of a proposed plan for connect- ing , by submarine wires , the magnetic telegraph lines on this con- tinent and Europe . On the 7th of January the president replied , transmitting a report from the secretary of ...
... condition and prospects of a proposed plan for connect- ing , by submarine wires , the magnetic telegraph lines on this con- tinent and Europe . On the 7th of January the president replied , transmitting a report from the secretary of ...
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... condition of their inhabitants and the working of their governments ; and also to extend his journey into Asia and Africa . He accordingly sailed from New York on the 7th of May , in the steamship Ariel . His departure was ...
... condition of their inhabitants and the working of their governments ; and also to extend his journey into Asia and Africa . He accordingly sailed from New York on the 7th of May , in the steamship Ariel . His departure was ...
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... condition of society in Europe with what existed there twenty - five years ago , when I had the fortune to visit the eastern continent . " I think that I can safely say that society - all the nations - on that continent are more ...
... condition of society in Europe with what existed there twenty - five years ago , when I had the fortune to visit the eastern continent . " I think that I can safely say that society - all the nations - on that continent are more ...
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