The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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... hand , believed the existence of the Union was at stake . Sustained by Mr. Webster he consented to adopt the non - intervention policy , the avowal of which by Gen. Cass had made him the candidate of the democratic party , in the recent ...
... hand , believed the existence of the Union was at stake . Sustained by Mr. Webster he consented to adopt the non - intervention policy , the avowal of which by Gen. Cass had made him the candidate of the democratic party , in the recent ...
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... hand gave the compromise their hearty support . It was defended also by the more especial or personal 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 ...
... hand gave the compromise their hearty support . It was defended also by the more especial or personal 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 ...
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... hand , the exclusive supporters of the compromise , as a con- dition of party allegiance , were divided between Millard Fillmore , at that time acting president , and Daniel Webster , secretary of state . The whig convention met in ...
... hand , the exclusive supporters of the compromise , as a con- dition of party allegiance , were divided between Millard Fillmore , at that time acting president , and Daniel Webster , secretary of state . The whig convention met in ...
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... hand , was treated with marked coldness by the administration , and resolutions were introduced in the senate and in the house , by the president's friends , condemning his course . Mr. Seward defended the arrest , and supported a ...
... hand , was treated with marked coldness by the administration , and resolutions were introduced in the senate and in the house , by the president's friends , condemning his course . Mr. Seward defended the arrest , and supported a ...
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... hand , while I do confidently believe and hope that my country will yet become a land of universal freedom , I do not expect that it will be made so otherwise than through the action of the several states co - operat- ing with the ...
... hand , while I do confidently believe and hope that my country will yet become a land of universal freedom , I do not expect that it will be made so otherwise than through the action of the several states co - operat- ing with the ...
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