The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 3Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 |
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... institutions , at their own pleasure . It was well understood that the only true object of government was the ... institution of a democracy , based practically on the principles of universal toleration of conscience and universal ...
... institutions , at their own pleasure . It was well understood that the only true object of government was the ... institution of a democracy , based practically on the principles of universal toleration of conscience and universal ...
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... institutions we enjoy have a tendency to strengthen their own deep foundation in the elements of national character and popular affection . The anxiety to save these institutions from serious danger or overthrow is the predominating ...
... institutions we enjoy have a tendency to strengthen their own deep foundation in the elements of national character and popular affection . The anxiety to save these institutions from serious danger or overthrow is the predominating ...
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... institutions . While the oppression then experienced by every nation made these theories peculiarly grateful , the aris- tocratic and military strength of ancient monarchies seemed to forbid all hope of their adoption for a very long ...
... institutions . While the oppression then experienced by every nation made these theories peculiarly grateful , the aris- tocratic and military strength of ancient monarchies seemed to forbid all hope of their adoption for a very long ...
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... institutions . So he opposed equally the restoration of despotic power to the throne , and the anarchical theories of the Jacobins . At the risk of rank , fortune , and life , he was the first in the assembly of notables to demand the ...
... institutions . So he opposed equally the restoration of despotic power to the throne , and the anarchical theories of the Jacobins . At the risk of rank , fortune , and life , he was the first in the assembly of notables to demand the ...
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... institutions , and so , by educating the people , we shall prepare them for the republic as soon it shall be safe to establish it . ' Louis Philippe " rejoined , these are my very thoughts , I have 40 ORATIONS AND DISCOURSES .
... institutions , and so , by educating the people , we shall prepare them for the republic as soon it shall be safe to establish it . ' Louis Philippe " rejoined , these are my very thoughts , I have 40 ORATIONS AND DISCOURSES .
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