The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1862-04-17
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crises sweep WY in a moment the landmarks
OF generations They call out fresh talent,
and give to the old . new direction. il is
then that ideas born, new theories.
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y an upheayia@ SO sa,,aG and terrible, that
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other are violently disturbed, and people look
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