The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page 15
... wise and beneficent policy . It was assumed that the new president ( Gen. Taylor ) would not interpose the executive veto should that policy be adopted . Mr. Seward was committed in its favor , both by the circumstances of his election ...
... wise and beneficent policy . It was assumed that the new president ( Gen. Taylor ) would not interpose the executive veto should that policy be adopted . Mr. Seward was committed in its favor , both by the circumstances of his election ...
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... 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 his views very freely on what was then ...
... 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 his views very freely on what was then ...
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... wise and inexpensive measure of relief . His remarks on internal improvements , during the debate on the bill making appropriations for the improvement of rivers and har- bors , and his speeches in favor of the Pacific railroad all ...
... wise and inexpensive measure of relief . His remarks on internal improvements , during the debate on the bill making appropriations for the improvement of rivers and har- bors , and his speeches in favor of the Pacific railroad all ...
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... wise and patri- otic men of my own time . " Such assurances , however made , under the circumstances now existing , derive their priceless value largely from the fact that they steal upon me through the channels of private ...
... wise and patri- otic men of my own time . " Such assurances , however made , under the circumstances now existing , derive their priceless value largely from the fact that they steal upon me through the channels of private ...
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... wise and how felicitous , is the policy of the republican party . All it proposes is that all future states shall be just such free , enlightened , contented , and prosperous states , as Michigan is ; and , further , that they shall be ...
... wise and how felicitous , is the policy of the republican party . All it proposes is that all future states shall be just such free , enlightened , contented , and prosperous states , as Michigan is ; and , further , that they shall be ...
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