The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page i
... Slavery should find what to say for itself , and Liberty be mute ; and if tyrants should find men to plead for them , and they that can waste and vanquish tyrants , should not be able to find advocates . " MILTON . IN FIVE VOLUMES VOL ...
... Slavery should find what to say for itself , and Liberty be mute ; and if tyrants should find men to plead for them , and they that can waste and vanquish tyrants , should not be able to find advocates . " MILTON . IN FIVE VOLUMES VOL ...
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... Slavery - Political Pre- possessions - Prepares the Address of a Republican Convention - Chosen President of the Young Men's Convention at Utica in 1828 - Tendered a Nomination as Candidate for Member of Congress - Elected Senator of ...
... Slavery - Political Pre- possessions - Prepares the Address of a Republican Convention - Chosen President of the Young Men's Convention at Utica in 1828 - Tendered a Nomination as Candidate for Member of Congress - Elected Senator of ...
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... Slavery - The Compromise Bill - Reception of Amin Bey - Pre - emption to Emigrants - Mining Privileges to Emigrants in California - Commerce in the Pacific - A Mint in New York The Senatorial Term - Maj . Gen. Winfield Scott - Cheap ...
... Slavery - The Compromise Bill - Reception of Amin Bey - Pre - emption to Emigrants - Mining Privileges to Emigrants in California - Commerce in the Pacific - A Mint in New York The Senatorial Term - Maj . Gen. Winfield Scott - Cheap ...
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... slavery could not fail to make a deep impression on his mind . He witnessed scenes which aroused him to reflec- tion on the subject , and produced the hostility to every form of oppression , which has since become ingrained in his ...
... slavery could not fail to make a deep impression on his mind . He witnessed scenes which aroused him to reflec- tion on the subject , and produced the hostility to every form of oppression , which has since become ingrained in his ...
Page xxiv
... slavery during the protracted struggle on the admission of Missouri into the Union . He perceived , at that early period , the subserviency to Southern influence and dictation , which pre ... slavery , Mr. xxiv HIS OPINIONS ON SLAVERY .
... slavery during the protracted struggle on the admission of Missouri into the Union . He perceived , at that early period , the subserviency to Southern influence and dictation , which pre ... slavery , Mr. xxiv HIS OPINIONS ON SLAVERY .
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