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Page 65
... meet the handsome acquaintance of the new bachelor Senator . Mr. Buchanan was always careful of his personal appearance , and , in some respects , was a sort of masculine Miss Fribble , addicted to spotless cravats and huge collars ...
... meet the handsome acquaintance of the new bachelor Senator . Mr. Buchanan was always careful of his personal appearance , and , in some respects , was a sort of masculine Miss Fribble , addicted to spotless cravats and huge collars ...
Page 99
... meet his friends in the confidence of innocent social intercourse . Here , regularly , for years past , winter and summer , have assembled some of the ablest intellects of the nation - men of different and differing tastes meeting on ...
... meet his friends in the confidence of innocent social intercourse . Here , regularly , for years past , winter and summer , have assembled some of the ablest intellects of the nation - men of different and differing tastes meeting on ...
Page 133
... human tariff for crime , adjusted by mere human authority , in opposition to the com- mandments of God , and meet with no resistance ? Or rather , so far from resistance , the approving smiles and generous ANTI-ROMANISM. ...
... human tariff for crime , adjusted by mere human authority , in opposition to the com- mandments of God , and meet with no resistance ? Or rather , so far from resistance , the approving smiles and generous ANTI-ROMANISM. ...
Page 153
... meet it , with different but equally efficient weapons . We will not permit the consumption or introduction of any of your manufactures ; every sea will swarm with our volunteer militia of the ocean , with the striped bunting floating ...
... meet it , with different but equally efficient weapons . We will not permit the consumption or introduction of any of your manufactures ; every sea will swarm with our volunteer militia of the ocean , with the striped bunting floating ...
Page 167
... meet , and Mr. Hamlin declined being a candidate for Vice - President in order that the Democratic element might be represented , Mr. Lincoln personally advocated Andrew Johnson , and was backed by Mr. Seward , who was , however ...
... meet , and Mr. Hamlin declined being a candidate for Vice - President in order that the Democratic element might be represented , Mr. Lincoln personally advocated Andrew Johnson , and was backed by Mr. Seward , who was , however ...
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