Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-12-01
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A crisis is at hand in the affairs of the State of
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sen their Representatives, But in some instances
the Clerks Of Courts have taken upon themselves
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to constitute members of the General Assembly, in
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popular will! We are prepared to see persons thus
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