The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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... United States . He , however , found time during the recess to prepare and deliver two addresses of remarkable power and beauty . The first , at the dedi- cation of a university at Columbus , Ohio , rises to the dignity of an oration ...
... United States . He , however , found time during the recess to prepare and deliver two addresses of remarkable power and beauty . The first , at the dedi- cation of a university at Columbus , Ohio , rises to the dignity of an oration ...
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... United States soldiers , assisted by the volunteer militia of the city of Boston . Cannon loaded with grape shot were planted in command- ing positions to preserve order , and the court house , surrounded by chains , was guarded by an ...
... United States soldiers , assisted by the volunteer militia of the city of Boston . Cannon loaded with grape shot were planted in command- ing positions to preserve order , and the court house , surrounded by chains , was guarded by an ...
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... United States . State conventions of a similar kind had been held in most of the free states . One , at Saratoga Springs , in the state of New York , in August , 1854 , was remarka- ble alike for its great numbers and respectable ...
... United States . State conventions of a similar kind had been held in most of the free states . One , at Saratoga Springs , in the state of New York , in August , 1854 , was remarka- ble alike for its great numbers and respectable ...
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... United States , while the present constitution shall be maintained . " " Resolved , That the constitution confers upon congress sovereign power over the territories of the United States for their govern- ment , and that , in the ...
... United States , while the present constitution shall be maintained . " " Resolved , That the constitution confers upon congress sovereign power over the territories of the United States for their govern- ment , and that , in the ...
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... United States had no jurisdiction in the case ; and expressed the opinion that free colored persons whose ancestors were imported into this country and sold as slaves , " had no rights which the white man was bound to respect , " and ...
... United States had no jurisdiction in the case ; and expressed the opinion that free colored persons whose ancestors were imported into this country and sold as slaves , " had no rights which the white man was bound to respect , " and ...
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