The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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... friends of freedom . At an early period it was opposed by Mr. Clay . After great reserve and deliberation Mr. Webster subsequently declared his hostility to the proposed measure . Mr. Seward , who upheld the recommendation , thus became ...
... friends of freedom . At an early period it was opposed by Mr. Clay . After great reserve and deliberation Mr. Webster subsequently declared his hostility to the proposed measure . Mr. Seward , who upheld the recommendation , thus became ...
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... friends of Mr. Clay and Mr. Webster among the whigs of the north , as well as by a large portion of the demo- cratic party in the free states . The more conservative classes in the great northern cities were induced to give it their ...
... friends of Mr. Clay and Mr. Webster among the whigs of the north , as well as by a large portion of the demo- cratic party in the free states . The more conservative classes in the great northern cities were induced to give it their ...
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... friends . At the same time he was understood to concur with Mr. Seward in the general principles of policy which had guided the course of the latter on the slavery question . Mr. Seward advised the new president to retain the cabinet of ...
... friends . At the same time he was understood to concur with Mr. Seward in the general principles of policy which had guided the course of the latter on the slavery question . Mr. Seward advised the new president to retain the cabinet of ...
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... friends in the free states united in the support of General Scott , who had , to a considerable extent , stood aloof from the agitations of the last few years . On the other hand , the exclusive supporters of the compromise , as a con ...
... friends in the free states united in the support of General Scott , who had , to a considerable extent , stood aloof from the agitations of the last few years . On the other hand , the exclusive supporters of the compromise , as a con ...
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... friends of the candidate , Mr. Seward disclaimed all private objects in connection with the election of General Scott , and with his characteristic frankness and fidelity to political associates , he publicly announced his determination ...
... friends of the candidate , Mr. Seward disclaimed all private objects in connection with the election of General Scott , and with his characteristic frankness and fidelity to political associates , he publicly announced his determination ...
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