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It is our privilege to believe this of Henry Clay ; nor do we think that there was ever anything morbidly excessive in his desire for the Presidency . He was the head and choice of a great political party ; in the principles of that ...
It is our privilege to believe this of Henry Clay ; nor do we think that there was ever anything morbidly excessive in his desire for the Presidency . He was the head and choice of a great political party ; in the principles of that ...
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Fortunately for his own happiness , Mr. Clay's desire for the Presidency diminished as his chances of reaching it diminished . That desire had never been morbid , it now became exceedingly moderate ; nor do we believe that , after his ...
Fortunately for his own happiness , Mr. Clay's desire for the Presidency diminished as his chances of reaching it diminished . That desire had never been morbid , it now became exceedingly moderate ; nor do we believe that , after his ...
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His once not dishonorable desire of the Presidency became at last an infuriate lust after it , which his natural sincerity compelled him to reveal even while wrathfully denying it . He considered that he had been defrauded of the prize ...
His once not dishonorable desire of the Presidency became at last an infuriate lust after it , which his natural sincerity compelled him to reveal even while wrathfully denying it . He considered that he had been defrauded of the prize ...
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... and farmer , a lover of good wine and good dinners , a most jovial companion , his physical desires and tastes were constantly strengthened by being keenly gratified , while his mind was fed chiefly upon past acquisitions .
... and farmer , a lover of good wine and good dinners , a most jovial companion , his physical desires and tastes were constantly strengthened by being keenly gratified , while his mind was fed chiefly upon past acquisitions .
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... this ceaseless incense , but it was when his heart was set upon ho mage of another kind , which he was destined never to enjoy . Another powerful cause of his deterioration was the strange , - strong , always increasing desire ...
... this ceaseless incense , but it was when his heart was set upon ho mage of another kind , which he was destined never to enjoy . Another powerful cause of his deterioration was the strange , - strong , always increasing desire ...
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| Назва | Famous Americans of Recent Times |
| Автор | James Parton |
| Опубліковано | 1893 |
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