The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page xxviii
... election to civil office . He had always re garded the career of a statesman , as affording scope for the accomplishment of noble deeds in behalf of freedom and hu- manity . Hence , he cheerfully exchanged the routine of legal practice ...
... election to civil office . He had always re garded the career of a statesman , as affording scope for the accomplishment of noble deeds in behalf of freedom and hu- manity . Hence , he cheerfully exchanged the routine of legal practice ...
Page xxx
... election of mayor of the city of New York . * This was delivered on the 23d of April . Under the first constitution the mayors and recorders of cities were chosen by the Council of Appointment at Albany . Under the new constitution of ...
... election of mayor of the city of New York . * This was delivered on the 23d of April . Under the first constitution the mayors and recorders of cities were chosen by the Council of Appointment at Albany . Under the new constitution of ...
Page xxxv
... election . This resulted in the re - election of Gov. Marcy ; no stock was issued , and the mea- sure , having accomplished its purpose , passed into oblivion . The last speech of Mr. Seward in the Senate related to the chartered rights ...
... election . This resulted in the re - election of Gov. Marcy ; no stock was issued , and the mea- sure , having accomplished its purpose , passed into oblivion . The last speech of Mr. Seward in the Senate related to the chartered rights ...
Page xxxvi
... election of Gov- ernor was to be made by the people , the whig party were in anxious search of a suitable candidate for the important crisis . They were not wanting in men , whose political experience , dis- tinguished ability , and ...
... election of Gov- ernor was to be made by the people , the whig party were in anxious search of a suitable candidate for the important crisis . They were not wanting in men , whose political experience , dis- tinguished ability , and ...
Page xxxvii
... election came , and he was defeated . The result showed that the whig party had not been able to put forth its full strength . It had not yet gained confidence in its own power to cope with a party that had never been overthrown , and ...
... election came , and he was defeated . The result showed that the whig party had not been able to put forth its full strength . It had not yet gained confidence in its own power to cope with a party that had never been overthrown , and ...
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