The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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... condition as to the introduction of slavery . Howell Cobb of Georgia . He received 102 votes ; Mr. Winthrop of Massachusetts , 99 ; David Wilmot , 8 ; Scattering , 12 The representatives from the free states earnestly protested agains ...
... condition as to the introduction of slavery . Howell Cobb of Georgia . He received 102 votes ; Mr. Winthrop of Massachusetts , 99 ; David Wilmot , 8 ; Scattering , 12 The representatives from the free states earnestly protested agains ...
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... certain stringent conditions . They insisted that congress should waive a prohibition of slavery in organizing the territories of Utah VOL . IV . 3 and New Mexico , and at the same time enact THE STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM IN 1850 . 17.
... certain stringent conditions . They insisted that congress should waive a prohibition of slavery in organizing the territories of Utah VOL . IV . 3 and New Mexico , and at the same time enact THE STRUGGLE FOR FREEDOM IN 1850 . 17.
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... condition of th admission of California , met with a determined opponent in M Seward , from the first . He clearly foresaw the impolicy as well a the cruelty of the contemplated measure . He argued with no le humanity than good faith ...
... condition of th admission of California , met with a determined opponent in M Seward , from the first . He clearly foresaw the impolicy as well a the cruelty of the contemplated measure . He argued with no le humanity than good faith ...
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... condition and prospects of a proposed plan for connect- ing , by submarine wires , the magnetic telegraph lines on this con- tinent and Europe . On the 7th of January the president replied , transmitting a report from the secretary of ...
... condition and prospects of a proposed plan for connect- ing , by submarine wires , the magnetic telegraph lines on this con- tinent and Europe . On the 7th of January the president replied , transmitting a report from the secretary of ...
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... condition of their inhabitants and the working of their governments ; and also to extend his journey into Asia and Africa . He accordingly sailed from New York on the 7th of May , in the steamship Ariel . His departure was ...
... condition of their inhabitants and the working of their governments ; and also to extend his journey into Asia and Africa . He accordingly sailed from New York on the 7th of May , in the steamship Ariel . His departure was ...
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