The Politicos, 1865-1896Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1938 - 760 pages A lively history of the parties and the great party oeaders who dominated American politics during the turbulent eyrs of the "Robber Barons." |
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Page 95
... House was devoted thereafter entirely to supporting the needs of the President and the Stalwart boss . Grant's private secretary , General Porter , in communi- cating the President's views had written to Murphy : " I only hope you will ...
... House was devoted thereafter entirely to supporting the needs of the President and the Stalwart boss . Grant's private secretary , General Porter , in communi- cating the President's views had written to Murphy : " I only hope you will ...
Page 204
... House that a congressional committee had found " uncontradicted evidence of malfeasance in office " by General William Belknap , the Secretary of War . A favorite of the President , an ornament of the Cabinet since 1870 , for years the ...
... House that a congressional committee had found " uncontradicted evidence of malfeasance in office " by General William Belknap , the Secretary of War . A favorite of the President , an ornament of the Cabinet since 1870 , for years the ...
Page 333
... House of Representatives could enter the gates . A great many of the provisions raised duties instead of lowering them , as the popular sentiment demanded , by the ingenious and dishonest device of changing classifications . Rates on ...
... House of Representatives could enter the gates . A great many of the provisions raised duties instead of lowering them , as the popular sentiment demanded , by the ingenious and dishonest device of changing classifications . Rates on ...
Contents
18651868 | 3 |
The Spoilsmen | 61 |
The Spoilsmen in Power | 100 |
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