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Honoring a 19th‑century statesman whose career shaped law, politics, and public life. This commemorative work presents a detailed portrait of John Sergeant, a Philadelphia-born lawyer and legislator whose public service spanned Congress, state government, and local institutions.
This edition offers a concise, readable look at a life dedicated to the law, public improvement projects, and charitable causes. It situates his work in the early republic and early American republic, showing how one influential figure helped steer policy during a formative era.
- Understand Sergeant’s rise in the legal profession and his approach to advocacy.
- Explore his roles in state and national government, including key public works and reforms.
- Learn about the debates over internal improvements and the era’s major political questions.
- Get a sense of his character through correspondence and personal reflections.
Ideal for readers of American history, biographical sketches of notable lawyers, and anyone interested in how public service can shape a city and a nation.
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Excerpt from Eulogium on the Character and Services of the Late John Sergeant: Pronounced at the Request of the Select and Common Councils of the City of Philadelphia, and a Committee Appointed at a Meeting of Citizens, April 22, 1853
The proviso which the House had inserted in the Missouri bill, against the further introduction of slaves, was stricken out in the Senate by a vote of twenty-two to sixteen. The clause for the freeing of the children of Slaves, was also cancelled, receiving but seven votes. The House, by a vote of seventy eight to seventy-six, refused to concur in this amend ment, and the Missouri bill, at that session, was lost.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a memorial for the honorable John Sergeant, a virtuous man who dedicated his life to his country, profession, and community. Sergeant was a distinguished attorney, serving on the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and as a Commissioner of Bankrupts. He also had a long and successful career in politics, serving in both the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the United States Congress. As a Congressman, Sergeant was a strong advocate for internal improvements, the restoration of the currency, and a system of protective tariffs. He was also a vocal opponent of the Missouri Compromise, which he believed was a violation of the principles of liberty and justice. The book concludes by reflecting on the legacy of Sergeant as a man of integrity, ability, and unwavering dedication to the public good. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331663256_0
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