The Life, Eulogy, and Great Orations of Daniel WebsterW.M. Hayward & Company, 1853 - 112 pages |
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... Senate on the 26th of January 1830 , in the debate on what are called Foot's Resolutions . ' Next to the Constitution itself , this speech is esteemed to be the most correct and ample definition of the true powers and functions of the ...
... Senate on the 26th of January 1830 , in the debate on what are called Foot's Resolutions . ' Next to the Constitution itself , this speech is esteemed to be the most correct and ample definition of the true powers and functions of the ...
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... Senate Chamber , ( during and at the conclusion of the great orator's " Great Speech " in reply to Mr. HAYNE , of South Carolina . ) It is authentically related of Mr. WEBSTER , that as he was walking down the centre - walk in the ...
... Senate Chamber , ( during and at the conclusion of the great orator's " Great Speech " in reply to Mr. HAYNE , of South Carolina . ) It is authentically related of Mr. WEBSTER , that as he was walking down the centre - walk in the ...
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... Senate . His exordium is known by heart , everywhere : " Mr. President , when the mariner has been tossed , for many days , in thick weather , and on an unknown sea , he naturally avails himself of the first pause in the storm , the ...
... Senate . His exordium is known by heart , everywhere : " Mr. President , when the mariner has been tossed , for many days , in thick weather , and on an unknown sea , he naturally avails himself of the first pause in the storm , the ...
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... Senate has changed his opinions on this subject ? " To this , Mr. Webster replied immediately , and good - naturedly : " From nothing ever said to me , sir , have I had reason to know of any change in the opin- ions of the person ...
... Senate has changed his opinions on this subject ? " To this , Mr. Webster replied immediately , and good - naturedly : " From nothing ever said to me , sir , have I had reason to know of any change in the opin- ions of the person ...
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... in his seat , however personal or severe the attack upon him ; -and no Vice - President since his day has ever attempted to interfere with the discussions of the Senate . cradle in which its infancy was rocked : it will 18.
... in his seat , however personal or severe the attack upon him ; -and no Vice - President since his day has ever attempted to interfere with the discussions of the Senate . cradle in which its infancy was rocked : it will 18.
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