The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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... virtue , " he maintains , " is to establish the principles on which the recovery and preservation of the inherent rights of man depend , and the state that does this most faithfully , advances most effectually the cause of Human Nature ...
... virtue , " he maintains , " is to establish the principles on which the recovery and preservation of the inherent rights of man depend , and the state that does this most faithfully , advances most effectually the cause of Human Nature ...
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... virtue , that as a people we are at unity among ourselves , and that we are seeking only by lawful means to promote the welfare of mankind . " Addressing the committees and the citizens generally , in reply to an address by Judge ...
... virtue , that as a people we are at unity among ourselves , and that we are seeking only by lawful means to promote the welfare of mankind . " Addressing the committees and the citizens generally , in reply to an address by Judge ...
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... virtue . What does a great free state on this continent need a standing army and a navy for ? It has no enemies abroad . It can have no enemies within its own borders . Is not our present army ( excepting its temporary office of holding ...
... virtue . What does a great free state on this continent need a standing army and a navy for ? It has no enemies abroad . It can have no enemies within its own borders . Is not our present army ( excepting its temporary office of holding ...
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... virtue of a decree , declares that slavery is the constitutional condition of the territories of the United States , unchangeable by any popular sovereignty within them , or even by the national authority without . The Douglas creed ...
... virtue of a decree , declares that slavery is the constitutional condition of the territories of the United States , unchangeable by any popular sovereignty within them , or even by the national authority without . The Douglas creed ...
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... virtue , or its strength , was created not for itself alone ; but it exists for the benefit and to increase the happiness of mankind . Every 1 See present Volume . See Appendix . man lives , not for himself , but for his 94 MEMOIR .
... virtue , or its strength , was created not for itself alone ; but it exists for the benefit and to increase the happiness of mankind . Every 1 See present Volume . See Appendix . man lives , not for himself , but for his 94 MEMOIR .
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