The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page 22
... duty on railroad iron , " Mr. Seward addressed the senate in one of his most characteristic speeches , ' warning the country of the danger of an approaching revulsion in railroad and financial affairs generally , which proved no less ...
... duty on railroad iron , " Mr. Seward addressed the senate in one of his most characteristic speeches , ' warning the country of the danger of an approaching revulsion in railroad and financial affairs generally , which proved no less ...
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... duties on the floor of congress . A characteristic letter , in reply to an invitation to address a public meeting in the ... duty here , with as many true men as shall be found in a delegation which , if all were firm and united in the ...
... duties on the floor of congress . A characteristic letter , in reply to an invitation to address a public meeting in the ... duty here , with as many true men as shall be found in a delegation which , if all were firm and united in the ...
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... duties on railroad iron , as contrary to a wise and sound policy . The homestead bill always found in Mr. Seward a steady supporter . In a speech made on the 12th of July , 1854 , in defense of this measure , he took occasion to express ...
... duties on railroad iron , as contrary to a wise and sound policy . The homestead bill always found in Mr. Seward a steady supporter . In a speech made on the 12th of July , 1854 , in defense of this measure , he took occasion to express ...
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... Dayton received two hundred and fifty - nine , Abraham Lincoln one hundred and ten , David Wilmot forty - three , Charles Sumner thirty - six . our duty to maintain this provision of the constitution against 42 MEMOIR .
... Dayton received two hundred and fifty - nine , Abraham Lincoln one hundred and ten , David Wilmot forty - three , Charles Sumner thirty - six . our duty to maintain this provision of the constitution against 42 MEMOIR .
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... duty of congress to prohibit in the territories those twin relics of barbarism - polygamy and slavery . " Mr. Seward engaged in the presidential canvass with his accus- tomed zeal and ability . His speeches at Auburn , Detroit , and Os ...
... duty of congress to prohibit in the territories those twin relics of barbarism - polygamy and slavery . " Mr. Seward engaged in the presidential canvass with his accus- tomed zeal and ability . His speeches at Auburn , Detroit , and Os ...
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