James McMillan: Late a Senator from MichiganU.S. Government Printing Office, 1903 - 146 pages |
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... active pursuits of a business life . As a mere lad , at the age of 13 , he became a clerk in a mercantile establishment in Hamilton , the duties of which position he discharged with fidelity and ability , and in 1855 , at the early age ...
... active pursuits of a business life . As a mere lad , at the age of 13 , he became a clerk in a mercantile establishment in Hamilton , the duties of which position he discharged with fidelity and ability , and in 1855 , at the early age ...
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... active part in what are usually called the political affairs of the State , but as a Republican he supported the leading policies of his party and contributed largely to its success . When the late Senator Zachariah Chandler , who had ...
... active part in what are usually called the political affairs of the State , but as a Republican he supported the leading policies of his party and contributed largely to its success . When the late Senator Zachariah Chandler , who had ...
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... active in promoting improvements by opening and improving streets and avenues and by improving and beautify- ing the parks and open spaces for the health , comfort , and recreation of the people dwelling or sojourning here . He also ...
... active in promoting improvements by opening and improving streets and avenues and by improving and beautify- ing the parks and open spaces for the health , comfort , and recreation of the people dwelling or sojourning here . He also ...
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... but never partisanly offensive . In 1874 he began an active partici- pation in political affairs , was a member of the Republican State central committee , and in 1879 he succeeded Hon ADDRESS OF MR . COCKRELL , OF MISSOURI . 27.
... but never partisanly offensive . In 1874 he began an active partici- pation in political affairs , was a member of the Republican State central committee , and in 1879 he succeeded Hon ADDRESS OF MR . COCKRELL , OF MISSOURI . 27.
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... active part in shaping the legislation and conducting the business of the Senate , and wielded a strong influence . From a party standpoint his speeches on the controverted questions of the tariff and finance were forceful and effective ...
... active part in shaping the legislation and conducting the business of the Senate , and wielded a strong influence . From a party standpoint his speeches on the controverted questions of the tariff and finance were forceful and effective ...
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Page 59 - The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and nature sink in years ; But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the war of elements, The wreck of matter, and the crush of worlds.
Page 40 - On that best portion of a good man's life, — His little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness and of love.
Page 141 - Nor blame I Death, because he bare The use of virtue out of earth ; I know transplanted human worth Will bloom to profit, otherwhere.
Page 9 - Resolved, That the Secretary communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives, and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. Resolved, That as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Representative the Senate do now adjourn.
Page 53 - Justice, Sir, is the great interest of man on earth. It is the ligament which holds civilized beings and civilized nations together. Wherever her temple stands, and so long as it is duly honored, there is a foundation for social security, general happiness, and the improvement and progress of our race.
Page 141 - I wage not any feud with Death For changes wrought on form and face; No lower life that earth's embrace May breed with him, can fright my faith. Eternal process moving on, From state to state the spirit walks; And these are but the shatter'd stalks, Or ruin'd chrysalis of one.
Page 41 - Administration shall be subject to review, on appeal, by such administrator. "SEC. 3. All property the title of which now stands in the name of the Board of Managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers is hereby transferred to and the title thereof vested in the United States.
Page 108 - For talents mourn, untimely lost, When best employ'd, and wanted most ; Mourn genius high, and lore profound, And wit that loved to play, not wound ; And all the reasoning powers divine, To penetmte, resolve, combine ; And feelings keen, and fancy's glow,— They sleep with him who sleeps below...
Page 65 - Secretary communicate a copy of these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. Resolved, That as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased the Senate do now adjourn.
Page 38 - And so the curtain falls; and the strong Walter Scott is with us no more. A possession from him does remain ; widely scattered; yet attainable; not inconsiderable. It can be said of him, When he departed, he took a Man's life along with him. No sounder piece of British manhood was put together in that eighteenth century of Time. Alas, his fine Scotch face, with its shaggy honesty, sagacity and goodness, when we saw it latterly on the Edinburgh streets, was all worn with care, the joy all fled from...