The Life, Eulogy, and Great Orations of Daniel WebsterW.M. Hayward & Company, 1853 - 112 pages |
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... politics . In 1820 he served as an Elector of President , and in 1821 as a member of the State Convention which revised the Constitution of Massachusetts . In 1822 he was elected to Congress from the Boston district , and immediately ...
... politics . In 1820 he served as an Elector of President , and in 1821 as a member of the State Convention which revised the Constitution of Massachusetts . In 1822 he was elected to Congress from the Boston district , and immediately ...
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... and visible agitation of Mr. Calhoun . Surely , no prediction ever met a more rapid or fuller confirm- ation , even to the very manner in which the disaster was accom- plished . Within a few brief months , the political 16.
... and visible agitation of Mr. Calhoun . Surely , no prediction ever met a more rapid or fuller confirm- ation , even to the very manner in which the disaster was accom- plished . Within a few brief months , the political 16.
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Daniel Webster. plished . Within a few brief months , the political fortunes of the Vice - President , at this moment seemingly on the very point of culmination , had sunk so low , there were none so poor to do him ... political ...
Daniel Webster. plished . Within a few brief months , the political fortunes of the Vice - President , at this moment seemingly on the very point of culmination , had sunk so low , there were none so poor to do him ... political ...
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... Political eminence and professional fame fade away and die with all things earthly . Nothing of character is really permanent but virtue and personal worth . These remain . Whatever of excel- lence is wrought into the soul itself ...
... Political eminence and professional fame fade away and die with all things earthly . Nothing of character is really permanent but virtue and personal worth . These remain . Whatever of excel- lence is wrought into the soul itself ...
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... political life , has been one of strenuous effort . The space is crowded with incidents , and tells of obstacles sturdily met and fairly overthrown .. His life and his writings seem to bear testi- mony , that he can perform whatever he ...
... political life , has been one of strenuous effort . The space is crowded with incidents , and tells of obstacles sturdily met and fairly overthrown .. His life and his writings seem to bear testi- mony , that he can perform whatever he ...
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