The Life of Silas Wright, Late Governor of the State of New York: With an Appendix, Containing a Selection from His Speeches in the Senate of the United States, and His Address Read Before the New York State Agricultural SocietyAlden, 1849 - 378 Seiten |
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... whigs came into power in 1841 , adding every year to his previous reputation for industry and ability . The specie circular was the main topic of discussion at this session . It no doubt operated harshly and rigor- ously in many ...
... whigs came into power in 1841 , adding every year to his previous reputation for industry and ability . The specie circular was the main topic of discussion at this session . It no doubt operated harshly and rigor- ously in many ...
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... whig party , by which name the opponents of the administration were then known , had evinced their decided hostility to the financial scheme in contemplation . A large number of the supporters of Mr. Van Buren also , and especially ...
... whig party , by which name the opponents of the administration were then known , had evinced their decided hostility to the financial scheme in contemplation . A large number of the supporters of Mr. Van Buren also , and especially ...
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... whig mem- bers of Congress , who preferred a direct loan in its stead . On the part of the administration it was urged , as being more convenient for the temporary purpose it was designed to serve , and as furnishing at all times the ...
... whig mem- bers of Congress , who preferred a direct loan in its stead . On the part of the administration it was urged , as being more convenient for the temporary purpose it was designed to serve , and as furnishing at all times the ...
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... whigs and conservatives voting for the motion . At the next session , in 1838-39 , Mr. Wright again brought forward the independent treasury pro- ject , without the specie clause , in the hope of securing a favorable vote , as some law ...
... whigs and conservatives voting for the motion . At the next session , in 1838-39 , Mr. Wright again brought forward the independent treasury pro- ject , without the specie clause , in the hope of securing a favorable vote , as some law ...
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... whig party had chosen a large majority of the members of Congress , and they never doubted their ability to enact such laws as would be agreeable to their wishes . But how delusive are human expectations - how transitory all the things ...
... whig party had chosen a large majority of the members of Congress , and they never doubted their ability to enact such laws as would be agreeable to their wishes . But how delusive are human expectations - how transitory all the things ...
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