The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 4Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page 29
... never since been successfully revived . Mr. Seward advocated , at different times during the session , a system of postal reform . But this , like other measures of public benefit , was lost amid the general wreck . He was especially ...
... never since been successfully revived . Mr. Seward advocated , at different times during the session , a system of postal reform . But this , like other measures of public benefit , was lost amid the general wreck . He was especially ...
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 ...
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... never- theless , so disciplined his feelings that his speeches on the subject , although full of eloquent denunciation of the outrage , were charac- terized by his usual dignity of tone and moderation of language . 1 The house voted to ...
... never- theless , so disciplined his feelings that his speeches on the subject , although full of eloquent denunciation of the outrage , were charac- terized by his usual dignity of tone and moderation of language . 1 The house voted to ...
Page 48
... before the presidential election of 1856 , no democrat would have succeeded ; and that if Mr. Buchanan had not been chosen the opinions never would have seen the light . Mr. Mr. Seward took occasion , in the senate , 48 MEMOIR .
... before the presidential election of 1856 , no democrat would have succeeded ; and that if Mr. Buchanan had not been chosen the opinions never would have seen the light . Mr. Mr. Seward took occasion , in the senate , 48 MEMOIR .
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... 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 ...
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