Anecdotes of Public Men, Volume 2Harper, 1881 - Statesmen |
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... Democratic leaders around him . When the des- sert had passed , he seemed resolved to try their mettle . He had tried to discover who were to be in the new Cabinet , but all his efforts were parried . He fenced skilfully , but they ...
... Democratic leaders around him . When the des- sert had passed , he seemed resolved to try their mettle . He had tried to discover who were to be in the new Cabinet , but all his efforts were parried . He fenced skilfully , but they ...
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... Democratic candidate for President in 1856 , it was hardly alluded to . The Aaron's rod of slavery had swallowed all other issues . George Bancroft was an earnest Democrat down to the re- bellion , but ceased to be a partisan as he grew ...
... Democratic candidate for President in 1856 , it was hardly alluded to . The Aaron's rod of slavery had swallowed all other issues . George Bancroft was an earnest Democrat down to the re- bellion , but ceased to be a partisan as he grew ...
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... democratic liberty . " 66 But George Bancroft long remained an active Democrat . Reared for the pulpit , like Everett , the best years of his early life were given to the Democracy . He was appointed Collect- or of the Port of Boston by ...
... democratic liberty . " 66 But George Bancroft long remained an active Democrat . Reared for the pulpit , like Everett , the best years of his early life were given to the Democracy . He was appointed Collect- or of the Port of Boston by ...
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... , and , as far as events can depend on an indi- vidual , had placed the rights and the destinies of countless millions in the keeping of the widow's son . " Writing of Bancroft as a Democrat , I am reminded 38 ANECDOTES OF PUBLIC MEN .
... , and , as far as events can depend on an indi- vidual , had placed the rights and the destinies of countless millions in the keeping of the widow's son . " Writing of Bancroft as a Democrat , I am reminded 38 ANECDOTES OF PUBLIC MEN .
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John Wien Forney. Writing of Bancroft as a Democrat , I am reminded of one most stirring chapter in the volume of the ... Democracy were summoned to the illustra- tion of Jackson's character . Vice - President Dallas , Governor Francis R ...
John Wien Forney. Writing of Bancroft as a Democrat , I am reminded of one most stirring chapter in the volume of the ... Democracy were summoned to the illustra- tion of Jackson's character . Vice - President Dallas , Governor Francis R ...
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