The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-05-08
THE DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

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me most importIn and the most trying in which il hal
ever been engaged Surrounded by the ruins of the exp
d'' systems NJ anti'roprar projects which nr 50 man
years have been pre-! ing upon the industry nnd rctar
the prosperity Of the country, il has need of pcrpc pia rel
cnrrcn'r To the rsi principles Of It's political cih prcJ
serve It rm and unhcrng in thai srdcnying course n
progress and reform which alone it, aud say
the country.
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