Spirit of the times. [volume] (Ironton, Ohio) 1853-1858, 1853-01-25
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Joint Resolution providing for the distribution
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| With view to the cheap circulation of the
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tative and constituent bodies: ..,.' .- ..,..
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Approved August 6, 1852. ......
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VIII be Soicitudc TO know what Shape Con-
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heretofore, foreShaaOw its policy. 1t is one of
lhe admirable ftati1rcs of our Institutions, that
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presenting the people and the S atcs, shall act
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