The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page xxxii
... maintained , should be made a house of refuge , rather than a place of punishment , where its unfortunate inmates might find protection from the wrongs they had received , in most cases at the hands of men - where they might receive ...
... maintained , should be made a house of refuge , rather than a place of punishment , where its unfortunate inmates might find protection from the wrongs they had received , in most cases at the hands of men - where they might receive ...
Page xxxviii
... maintained the duty of giving public instruction to all classes of the people , irrespective of condition or circumstances . In regard to the education of females , it claimed for woman the highest standard of literary attainment ...
... maintained the duty of giving public instruction to all classes of the people , irrespective of condition or circumstances . In regard to the education of females , it claimed for woman the highest standard of literary attainment ...
Page xliv
... maintained that the surplus labor of foreign lands should be employed to advantage in developing the natural resources of this country . Instead of shutting our doors upon the down - trodden emigrant , he insisted that we should welcome ...
... maintained that the surplus labor of foreign lands should be employed to advantage in developing the natural resources of this country . Instead of shutting our doors upon the down - trodden emigrant , he insisted that we should welcome ...
Page l
... maintained that the act was a violation of the jurisdiction of New York , and of the United States in time of peace . Even assuming the views of Mr. Fox to be correct , the matter belonged to the courts of New York for judicial ...
... maintained that the act was a violation of the jurisdiction of New York , and of the United States in time of peace . Even assuming the views of Mr. Fox to be correct , the matter belonged to the courts of New York for judicial ...
Page liv
... maintained the wisdom and necessity of completing the public works in spite of the errors of the estimate . But the opposing party condemned the policy in very decided terms . They predicted an liv PANIC AMONG CAPITALISTS .
... maintained the wisdom and necessity of completing the public works in spite of the errors of the estimate . But the opposing party condemned the policy in very decided terms . They predicted an liv PANIC AMONG CAPITALISTS .
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