The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page xxvii
... minds of his colleagues , who , with scarcely an exception , have adhered to the political principles of that convention , until the present time . Many of the most prominent men in New York date their interest in politics from the ...
... minds of his colleagues , who , with scarcely an exception , have adhered to the political principles of that convention , until the present time . Many of the most prominent men in New York date their interest in politics from the ...
Page xxviii
... mind , sought to develope new measures of public good , and larger enfranchisements for the people . The circumstances , however , under which Mr. Seward entered the Senate were adapted to discourage an ingenuous and earnest spirit ...
... mind , sought to develope new measures of public good , and larger enfranchisements for the people . The circumstances , however , under which Mr. Seward entered the Senate were adapted to discourage an ingenuous and earnest spirit ...
Page xxxi
... mind . Relying upon the soundness of his principles , he boldly maintained the conflict against a majority so overwhelming , that to a less ardent temper- ament than his own , opposition would have seemed hopeless . A resolution was ...
... mind . Relying upon the soundness of his principles , he boldly maintained the conflict against a majority so overwhelming , that to a less ardent temper- ament than his own , opposition would have seemed hopeless . A resolution was ...
Page xxxiv
... mind . The removal of the deposits by Gen. Jackson took place in Sept. 1833. Mr. Van Buren was then vice president , and in order to promote his claims to the presidency , it was deemed essential to obtain the approval of the New York ...
... mind . The removal of the deposits by Gen. Jackson took place in Sept. 1833. Mr. Van Buren was then vice president , and in order to promote his claims to the presidency , it was deemed essential to obtain the approval of the New York ...
Page xliii
... mind . He became anxious that the catholics in America should be put in possession of the advantages of educa- tion , and so be assimilated to the native population . + The controversy on the school question continued throughout the ...
... mind . He became anxious that the catholics in America should be put in possession of the advantages of educa- tion , and so be assimilated to the native population . + The controversy on the school question continued throughout the ...
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