The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page 65
... continent . Mr. Seward's return to his native land , on the 29th of December , 1859 , was signalized by public demonstrations and rejoicing . At New York , the common council tendered him the civilities of the city , and made ...
... continent . Mr. Seward's return to his native land , on the 29th of December , 1859 , was signalized by public demonstrations and rejoicing . At New York , the common council tendered him the civilities of the city , and made ...
Page 66
... continent . " I think that I can safely say that society - all the nations - on that continent are more prosperous now than they have ever been before , and are making deci- ded progress in all substantial improvements . But it is ...
... continent . " I think that I can safely say that society - all the nations - on that continent are more prosperous now than they have ever been before , and are making deci- ded progress in all substantial improvements . But it is ...
Page 67
... continents- Europe , Africa , Asia and America - it is not until now , that I have found the place which , above all others , I admire the most and love the best . This place , this very spot on which you stand , and I stand among you ...
... continents- Europe , Africa , Asia and America - it is not until now , that I have found the place which , above all others , I admire the most and love the best . This place , this very spot on which you stand , and I stand among you ...
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... continent , although ruling in it early , employed themselves in distracting and defeating that natural course of things . Spain , Great Britain and France extended their sway over different parts of the continent , and established ...
... continent , although ruling in it early , employed themselves in distracting and defeating that natural course of things . Spain , Great Britain and France extended their sway over different parts of the continent , and established ...
Page 93
... continent before the Indian and his canoe have given place to the white man , the steamer , the rail- road , and the telegraph . With that view , I explored , in 1856 , the banks of lake Superior , one year only in advance of the ...
... continent before the Indian and his canoe have given place to the white man , the steamer , the rail- road , and the telegraph . With that view , I explored , in 1856 , the banks of lake Superior , one year only in advance of the ...
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