The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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... laws . The fugitive slave law , which was proposed as a 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 ...
... laws . The fugitive slave law , which was proposed as a 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 ...
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... laws of Pennsylvania , free on being brought into the state . This fact was communicated to her by Mr. William- son ... law laid his beautiful garland upon the sacred altar . " [ Mr. Seward remarked that he was not a descendant of the ...
... laws of Pennsylvania , free on being brought into the state . This fact was communicated to her by Mr. William- son ... law laid his beautiful garland upon the sacred altar . " [ Mr. Seward remarked that he was not a descendant of the ...
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... laws of the state in which they were domiciled . An expensive litigation was immediately commenced by the state of ... law and all the acts of this THE AGGRESSIVE ACTS OF SLAVERY . 37.
... laws of the state in which they were domiciled . An expensive litigation was immediately commenced by the state of ... law and all the acts of this THE AGGRESSIVE ACTS OF SLAVERY . 37.
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... laws . Mr. Seward opposed them as still further em- barrassing the interests of the iron manufacturers and the wool growers of this country . The amendments proposed in the senate by Mr. Hunter were adopted , ayes thirty - three , nays ...
... laws . Mr. Seward opposed them as still further em- barrassing the interests of the iron manufacturers and the wool growers of this country . The amendments proposed in the senate by Mr. Hunter were adopted , ayes thirty - three , nays ...
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... law existing in that state prescribing the manner of electing a senator , the constitution of the United States was the only guide in the matter . That instrument declares , that senators shall be elected by the " legislature . " The laws ...
... law existing in that state prescribing the manner of electing a senator , the constitution of the United States was the only guide in the matter . That instrument declares , that senators shall be elected by the " legislature . " The laws ...
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