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... Senate were against Seward on account of this speech . Senator Foote had said that he knew the opinions of most of ... Senate the violence of party feel- ing exploded in a bitter feud between Senator Foote of Missis- sippi and the burly ...
... Senate were against Seward on account of this speech . Senator Foote had said that he knew the opinions of most of ... Senate the violence of party feel- ing exploded in a bitter feud between Senator Foote of Missis- sippi and the burly ...
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... Senate chamber . In the course of proceedings in the Senate , Senator Wilson of Massachusetts asserted : " Mr. Sumner was stricken down on this floor by a brutal , murderous , and cowardly assault . ” Senator Butler impulsively cried ...
... Senate chamber . In the course of proceedings in the Senate , Senator Wilson of Massachusetts asserted : " Mr. Sumner was stricken down on this floor by a brutal , murderous , and cowardly assault . ” Senator Butler impulsively cried ...
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... Senators ' heads . " Four grates beneath the mantel shelves in the corridor , back of the Vice President's desk , and two Franklin stoves near the main entrance heated the Senate chamber . In front of the crackling fires , standing with ...
... Senators ' heads . " Four grates beneath the mantel shelves in the corridor , back of the Vice President's desk , and two Franklin stoves near the main entrance heated the Senate chamber . In front of the crackling fires , standing with ...
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The Revolutionary Tradition | 13 |
A New England Boyhood | 18 |
Harvard Days | 26 |
Copyright | |
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