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... Senate . A bill has also passed the Senate appropriating money for the ' pur- chase of the site of Fort Chartres , one of the most important of the early French posts . A joint resolution has been passed authorizing the Board of ...
... Senate . A bill has also passed the Senate appropriating money for the ' pur- chase of the site of Fort Chartres , one of the most important of the early French posts . A joint resolution has been passed authorizing the Board of ...
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... Senate as a Representative of Hamilton and Jefferson counties . Shortly afterward he received this interesting letter from his friend Worth , 2 now located in New York City : " It gives me much pleasure to learn that you have become an ...
... Senate as a Representative of Hamilton and Jefferson counties . Shortly afterward he received this interesting letter from his friend Worth , 2 now located in New York City : " It gives me much pleasure to learn that you have become an ...
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... Senator of the United One of the grand counterpoises to Executive Influence - the sanctioning or controlling power of ... Senate of the United States . I found that they had been apprised of it previously by some of your friends . " Mr ...
... Senator of the United One of the grand counterpoises to Executive Influence - the sanctioning or controlling power of ... Senate of the United States . I found that they had been apprised of it previously by some of your friends . " Mr ...
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... Senate than Edwards , I predict your success . In truth I know of no weight of character , of talent or merit , which should induce you to withdraw , or to despair of your election . " In December Edwards did appear as a candidate for ...
... Senate than Edwards , I predict your success . In truth I know of no weight of character , of talent or merit , which should induce you to withdraw , or to despair of your election . " In December Edwards did appear as a candidate for ...
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... Senator . McLean and Sloo as well as other aspirants , among whom we may mention John Reynolds , failed to achieve their ambition , but Mr. Sloo received the complimentary number of four votes when Kane was elected.1 At about this time ...
... Senator . McLean and Sloo as well as other aspirants , among whom we may mention John Reynolds , failed to achieve their ambition , but Mr. Sloo received the complimentary number of four votes when Kane was elected.1 At about this time ...
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Page 71 - The pains of death are past; Labor and sorrow cease ; And, life's long warfare closed at last, His soul is found in peace. Soldier of Christ, well done ! Praise be thy new employ ; And, while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Saviour's joy.
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Page 69 - Behold, we know not anything; I can but trust that good shall fall At last — far off — at last, to all, And every winter change to spring.
Page 71 - The voice at midnight came; He started up to hear ; A mortal arrow pierced his frame — He fell, but felt no fear.
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