The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page lvii
... hundred miles . As we write these lines ( 1852 ) we see the whole stupendous scheme recommended by Gov. Seward on the eve of completion , in spite of commercial and political obstacles . The directors of the New York and Erie railroad ...
... hundred miles . As we write these lines ( 1852 ) we see the whole stupendous scheme recommended by Gov. Seward on the eve of completion , in spite of commercial and political obstacles . The directors of the New York and Erie railroad ...
Page lix
... hundred thousand dollars , pardon was earnestly demanded on the ground of extenuating circumstances , and the social position of the criminal . His case was warmly pressed . Petitions for a commutation of punishment were signed by more ...
... hundred thousand dollars , pardon was earnestly demanded on the ground of extenuating circumstances , and the social position of the criminal . His case was warmly pressed . Petitions for a commutation of punishment were signed by more ...
Page lxvi
... hundreds of whig votes were given for other candidates . To him this was a proof of dissatisfaction on the part of no inconsiderable number of persons ; many had been dis- appointed in their hopes of office ; others were alienated by ...
... hundreds of whig votes were given for other candidates . To him this was a proof of dissatisfaction on the part of no inconsiderable number of persons ; many had been dis- appointed in their hopes of office ; others were alienated by ...
Page lxvii
... hundred in 1840 , in opposition to Gen. Harrison and himself , neither of whom was regarded with special prejudice by the political abolitionists . It was more than probable , that the pre- mature nomination of Mr. Clay , who was ...
... hundred in 1840 , in opposition to Gen. Harrison and himself , neither of whom was regarded with special prejudice by the political abolitionists . It was more than probable , that the pre- mature nomination of Mr. Clay , who was ...
Page 30
... hundred and fifty representatives of the people . Such opinions are not new , but they have been always less popular on this side of the Atlantic than on the other , and are less popular there than heretofore . I must be excused from be ...
... hundred and fifty representatives of the people . Such opinions are not new , but they have been always less popular on this side of the Atlantic than on the other , and are less popular there than heretofore . I must be excused from be ...
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