Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-05
LITER ALsY,
NEW SERIES OF THE
CONGRESSIONAL ssa.OIsas
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ia Ioint I.Ibfafv ConIaiiite IL tie two Hou.
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the mode 81 preparing The r,pofls Of Us pro-
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hg authority Of the hody
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bates every important vote; and an Appen-
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points Of execution. With view TO accom-
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Annual Message, the reports Of the principal
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to both al the end of session.
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