The Life, Eulogy, and Great Orations of Daniel WebsterW.M. Hayward & Company, 1853 - 112 pages |
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... Constitution of Massachusetts . In 1822 he was elected to Congress from the Boston district , and immediately became a leading member of that body . His speech on Greek Independence was delivered in 1823 . " Mr. Webster was re - elected ...
... Constitution of Massachusetts . In 1822 he was elected to Congress from the Boston district , and immediately became a leading member of that body . His speech on Greek Independence was delivered in 1823 . " Mr. Webster was re - elected ...
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... Constitution itself , this speech is esteemed to be the most correct and ample definition of the true powers and functions of the Fed- eral government . " Mr. Webster continued in the Senate of the United States till 1840. When Van ...
... Constitution itself , this speech is esteemed to be the most correct and ample definition of the true powers and functions of the Fed- eral government . " Mr. Webster continued in the Senate of the United States till 1840. When Van ...
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... gradually as to indicate , what every thing during his illness had already shown , —that his intellectual and moral faculties still maintained an extraordinary mastery amidst the failing resources of his physical constitution . 38.
... gradually as to indicate , what every thing during his illness had already shown , —that his intellectual and moral faculties still maintained an extraordinary mastery amidst the failing resources of his physical constitution . 38.
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Daniel Webster. mastery amidst the failing resources of his physical constitution . And so there passed out of this world one of its great beneficent ' and controlling spirits . As the sun rose on that quiet Sabbath morning the expected ...
Daniel Webster. mastery amidst the failing resources of his physical constitution . And so there passed out of this world one of its great beneficent ' and controlling spirits . As the sun rose on that quiet Sabbath morning the expected ...
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... constitution . There is a tough , sinewy strength in his diction , which gives it almost muscular power in forcing its way to the heart and understanding . Occasionally , his words are of that kind which are called " half - battles ...
... constitution . There is a tough , sinewy strength in his diction , which gives it almost muscular power in forcing its way to the heart and understanding . Occasionally , his words are of that kind which are called " half - battles ...
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