The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-08-19


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Sedcwick, A. H. Everett, Bryant,
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Sc John Calhoun oi South Carolina,
u. ii Benton ol Missouri,
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Theodore Scdswick. of Massachusetts,
G.. &. Cnmhrolcng, nj New York.
i Governor DOrr, Oi Rhode Island,
i Fl" Porter, ui Pcnns, lvaniu,
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