The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page lxxii
... proposed to take up his residence , until he should recover from his wound . He was traced and arrested , in a few hours , and brought back to the scene of butchery , and into the presence of the surviving witnesses . On being ...
... proposed to take up his residence , until he should recover from his wound . He was traced and arrested , in a few hours , and brought back to the scene of butchery , and into the presence of the surviving witnesses . On being ...
Page lxxxii
... proposal to that effect , accordingly , could obtain the assent of two successive legislatures , or a two - third ... proposed by the barnburners against internal improvements . It might also secure the advantage of decentralizing the ...
... proposal to that effect , accordingly , could obtain the assent of two successive legislatures , or a two - third ... proposed by the barnburners against internal improvements . It might also secure the advantage of decentralizing the ...
Page lxxxiii
... proposed reforms were carried , except the latter . The sceptre which had so long been wielded by the Albany regency was broken , and the concen- tration of political , judicial , and moneyed power , on which their empire was built ...
... proposed reforms were carried , except the latter . The sceptre which had so long been wielded by the Albany regency was broken , and the concen- tration of political , judicial , and moneyed power , on which their empire was built ...
Page lxxxiv
... proposed by Mr. Walker , of which the effect would be to abro- gate the laws of Mexico for the prohibition of slavery . This amendment had already passed the Senate , but Gov. Seward , with characteristic energy , exerted himself to ...
... proposed by Mr. Walker , of which the effect would be to abro- gate the laws of Mexico for the prohibition of slavery . This amendment had already passed the Senate , but Gov. Seward , with characteristic energy , exerted himself to ...
Page lxxxix
... proposal to abolish or suspend the duty on foreign rail- road iron , Gov. Seward addressed the Senate in one of his most characteristic speeches . This was followed by a speech on " Texas and her creditors , " which closes the list of ...
... proposal to abolish or suspend the duty on foreign rail- road iron , Gov. Seward addressed the Senate in one of his most characteristic speeches . This was followed by a speech on " Texas and her creditors , " which closes the list of ...
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