The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1888 - Legislators |
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Page 36
... never to return . In a suit growing out of these circumstances , Mr. Williamson , in his answer to a writ of habeas corpus , stated what he deemed to be the truth in the case . Judge Kane pronounced his reply a contempt of court , and ...
... never to return . In a suit growing out of these circumstances , Mr. Williamson , in his answer to a writ of habeas corpus , stated what he deemed to be the truth in the case . Judge Kane pronounced his reply a contempt of court , and ...
Page 51
... never disguised my opinions upon this subject . But at the same time it was perfectly obvious to myself and to every person that it was possible to accomplish that object by no fair means in Kansas . I was determined that , so far as my ...
... never disguised my opinions upon this subject . But at the same time it was perfectly obvious to myself and to every person that it was possible to accomplish that object by no fair means in Kansas . I was determined that , so far as my ...
Page 61
... never safely allow that island to pass under the dominion of any power that is already , or can become , a for- midable rival or enemy . " The bill now before the senate met with Mr. Seward's persistent opposition . His speeches and ...
... never safely allow that island to pass under the dominion of any power that is already , or can become , a for- midable rival or enemy . " The bill now before the senate met with Mr. Seward's persistent opposition . His speeches and ...
Page 65
... never returns . If Providence restores me with health and vigor , it shall be devoted to the establishment and supremacy of the same principles . But we do not know the casualties which await us . We do know only that our welfare is the ...
... never returns . If Providence restores me with health and vigor , it shall be devoted to the establishment and supremacy of the same principles . But we do not know the casualties which await us . We do know only that our welfare is the ...
Page 68
... never see those walls , or , if we do , they appear to us only as the boundaries of a field of active labor , productive industry , and benevolent instruction . So , sometimes these distant critics are pleased to say that they think ...
... never see those walls , or , if we do , they appear to us only as the boundaries of a field of active labor , productive industry , and benevolent instruction . So , sometimes these distant critics are pleased to say that they think ...
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