In 1862, Randolph resigned from the War Department, and James Seddon of Virginia was appointed to replace him.

In 1865, congressional opposition likewise caused Seddon to withdraw, and he was replaced by John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky.

His mother Ethel ( née Seddon ; 1882 – 1957 ) was a schoolteacher prior to her marriage.

The tradition died out in the 1830s, but was revived in 1885 by the new vicar, W. H. Seddon, who mistakenly believed that the festival had been ancient in origin.

* Sabot Hill-It was built in 1855 and owned by James A. Seddon, the Secretary of War for the Confederate States of America ( CSA ) during the Civil War.

* Frederick Seddon the poisoner, who was hanged in the prison in 1912.

Seddon was born in Eccleston near St Helens in Lancashire, England in 1845.

Despite this background, Seddon did not perform well at school, and was described as unruly.

Despite his parents ' attempt to give him a classical education, Seddon developed an interest in engineering, but was removed from school at age 12.

After a short time working on his grandfather's farm at Barrow Nook Hall, Seddon was an apprentice at Daglish's Foundry in St Helens.

In either 1865 or 1866, he became engaged to Louisa Jane Spotswood, but her family would not permit marriage until Seddon was more financially secure.

Gradually, Seddon became known along the West Coast as an advocate for miners ' rights and interests, and he was frequently consulted over various political issues.

In 1877, Seddon was elected as the first Mayor of Kumara, which was to become a prominent goldmining town.

Seddon first sought election to the New Zealand Parliament in the 1876 elections, standing for the seat of Hokitika, but was unsuccessful.

Seddon later claimed to be particularly close to Grey, although some historians believe that this was an invention for political purposes.

Initially, Seddon was derided by many members of Parliament, who mocked his " provincial " accent ( which tended to drop the letter " h ") and his lack of formal education.

John Ballance, now Premier, had a deep commitment to liberal causes such as women's suffrage and Māori rights, which Seddon was not always as enthusiastic about.

Nevertheless, many people in the Liberal Party believed that Seddon's popularity was a huge asset for the party, and Seddon developed a substantial following.

Despite Seddon's promise, however, there was no vote – by convincing his party colleagues that a leadership contest would split the party in two, or at least leave deep divisions, Seddon managed to secure a permanent hold on the leadership.

Seddon was also accused of cronyism – his friends and allies, particularly those from the West Coast, were given various political positions, while his enemies within the Liberal Party were frequently denied important office.

When Seddon realised that the passage of the bill was inevitable, he changed his position, claiming to accept the people's will.

In the sphere of foreign policy, Seddon was a notable supporter of the British Empire.

While on the Oswestry Grange ship returning from a trip to Australia, however, Seddon was suddenly taken ill, and died.

Ballance had been a strong supporter of the suffrage movement, having proclaimed his belief in the " absolute equality of the sexes ", but Seddon was opposed.

Image: Rarotongan monarchs with Seddon 1900. jpg |< center > Ngamaru Rongotini Ariki, Mrs Seddon, Makea Takau Ariki, Mr Seddon ( 1900 )</ center >

In Parliament, Seddon aligned himself with George Grey, a former Governor turned Premier.

Despite the refusal of William Pember Reeves and Thomas Mackenzie to accept his leadership, Seddon managed to secure the backing of his Liberal Party colleagues as interim leader, with an understanding being reached that a full vote would occur when Parliament resumed sitting.

The early Labour Party often claimed a certain affinity with Seddon on this basis.

It shows a portrait of Seddon with the inscription " TO THE MEMORY OF RICHARD JOHN SEDDON PRIME MINISTER OF NEW ZEALAND 1893 – 1906 IMPERIALIST STATESMAN REFORMER BORN JUNE 22nd 1845 AT St HELENS LANCASHIRE BURIED AT OBSERVATORY HILL WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND "

He had troubles in class teaching, on doctrinal matters with John Seddon, and was convinced that he was denied due deference.

In 1895 Parihaka received a state visit by the Minister for Labour, William Pember Reeves and, two months later, Premier Richard Seddon, who engaged in a tense exchange with Te Whiti over past injustices.

But Seddon and Chairman of Tribune Publications, the Labour MP Peter Kilfoyle led a team of pro-bono advisers who organised a rescue package with a consortium of trade unions ( Unison, Amicus, Aslef, Communication Workers Union, Community, T & GWU ), who became majority shareholders in return for a significant investment in the magazine in early 2004.

A failed association in 1978 with International Harvester had resulted in Enasa's taking over the British Seddon Atkinson marque, and a new Enasa subsidiary, Pegaso Agrícola, became the exclusive dealer for Spain of Case IH tractors and agricultural machinery.

Later, a joint venture with DAF Trucks produced the cab for the Troner, DAF's new series 95, and the Seddon Atkinson Strato,

Seddon is located between Bellairs Avenue and Hobbs Street, with station access from both via a footbridge linking both sides.

Seddon station opened on 10 December 1906 as a Double Line Block post with a signal box for the control of trains in the section from Footscray to Yarraville stations.

They won three, drew one and lost six matches including the single Test but Towers played in nine matches, was the tour's top try-scorer and was honoured for the first time with the national captaincy in a minor match against Seddon Shield Districts.

Seddon had originally assumed the leadership on an interim basis, with a full caucus vote intended for later, but no vote was ever held.

In other matters, however, Seddon was more closely aligned with Ballance's original vision.

He commenced a boilermaker apprenticeship with the New Zealand Railways and had to attend night classes in Mathematics, Trade Drawing and Trade Theory which he did at Seddon Memorial Technical College in Auckland ( 1939 – 41 ), and Otahuhu College ( 1941 ).

Additional Leyland Nationals and some Seddon Pennine 7s were inherited with Airdrie depot.

However, in 1984 a secondhand Leyland Tiger coach and a former Western SMT Seddon Pennine 7 which had been fitted with a wheelchair lift arrived, and 5 of the Dennis Dorchesters delivered that year were to coach specification.

Gradually, however, the Liberals began to falter — the first blow came with the death of Richard Seddon, their popular leader, but other factors contributed to their decline.

Seddon School is a coeducational full primary ( years 1-8 ) school with a decile rating of 5 and a roll of 110.

After securing sufficient medical supplies for the wounded, Blackburn traveled to Richmond, Virginia, to meet with Confederate Secretary of War James Seddon and offered to serve as General Inspector of Hospitals and Camps without taking compensation or a rank.

Its Founding Board of Management included Marjorie Thompson, Mark Seddon, Mike Watts, Nyta Mann, Pat Coyne, Tim Pendry, Hilary Wainwright, Richard Stone and others, with a prestigious Advisory Board.