The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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... maintained that Ne Mexico should be admitted into the Union as a free state , or left enjoy the protection from slavery afforded by existing Mexican law The fugitive slave law , which was proposed as a condition of th admission of ...
... maintained that Ne Mexico should be admitted into the Union as a free state , or left enjoy the protection from slavery afforded by existing Mexican law The fugitive slave law , which was proposed as a condition of th admission of ...
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... maintained their opposition to the test resolutions which were pro- posed by the other branch of the party . These resolutions , however , were adopted , and a platform was thus established resembling , in its main features , that of ...
... maintained their opposition to the test resolutions which were pro- posed by the other branch of the party . These resolutions , however , were adopted , and a platform was thus established resembling , in its main features , that of ...
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... maintains , " is to establish the principles on which the recovery and preservation of the inherent rights of man depend , and the state that does this most faithfully , advances most effectually the cause of Human Nature . " In October ...
... maintains , " is to establish the principles on which the recovery and preservation of the inherent rights of man depend , and the state that does this most faithfully , advances most effectually the cause of Human Nature . " In October ...
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... maintain their just equilibrium in one grand but exquisitely contrived political system . " The bill failed to pass ... maintaining the right of petition SPEECHES IN THE SENATE . 29.
... maintain their just equilibrium in one grand but exquisitely contrived political system . " The bill failed to pass ... maintaining the right of petition SPEECHES IN THE SENATE . 29.
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William Henry Seward George E. Baker. senate . Mr. Seward , maintaining the right of petition on its broade grounds , defended the course of the memorialists , and in a bric speech sustained his positions with his accustomed vigor and ...
William Henry Seward George E. Baker. senate . Mr. Seward , maintaining the right of petition on its broade grounds , defended the course of the memorialists , and in a bric speech sustained his positions with his accustomed vigor and ...
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