The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1888 - Legislators |
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... regard to the influence of Mr. Seward - a feeling which was shared by many of his friends . At the same time he was understood to concur with Mr. Seward in the general principles of policy which had guided the course of the latter on ...
... regard to the influence of Mr. Seward - a feeling which was shared by many of his friends . At the same time he was understood to concur with Mr. Seward in the general principles of policy which had guided the course of the latter on ...
Page 20
... regard to the claims of rival candidates for the presidency . Mr. Seward's friends in the free states united in the support of General Scott , who had , to a considerable extent , stood aloof from the agitations of the last few years ...
... regard to the claims of rival candidates for the presidency . Mr. Seward's friends in the free states united in the support of General Scott , who had , to a considerable extent , stood aloof from the agitations of the last few years ...
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... regard to immigrant passengers ; the endowment of the states with portions of the public lands as a provision for the 1 See present volume . 2 Linn Boyd ( democrat ) was elected Speaker by 143 votes to 74 for all others . In the senate ...
... regard to immigrant passengers ; the endowment of the states with portions of the public lands as a provision for the 1 See present volume . 2 Linn Boyd ( democrat ) was elected Speaker by 143 votes to 74 for all others . In the senate ...
Page 32
... regard to a bill introduced at the last session , by Senator Fish , relating to immigrant passenger ships , Mr. Seward in a grace- ful speech defended his colleague from any negligence in the matter , Mr. Fish being then absent from the ...
... regard to a bill introduced at the last session , by Senator Fish , relating to immigrant passenger ships , Mr. Seward in a grace- ful speech defended his colleague from any negligence in the matter , Mr. Fish being then absent from the ...
Page 55
... regard for the honor of his country which characterizes all his acts and speeches , supported the bill and advocated the most efficient measures for suppressing the rebellion and restoring the supremacy of law and order . His speeches ...
... regard for the honor of his country which characterizes all his acts and speeches , supported the bill and advocated the most efficient measures for suppressing the rebellion and restoring the supremacy of law and order . His speeches ...
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