The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1880-12-23

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than Il had Il aly period Of It's history
and the impofsAuh esents of the next
year must steadily enhrgc the field OF
Independents icurnxiihr.
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gursted; pew political occasions will
create new politica! duties, the great
commercial and Industrial prosperity
Of the country must stimulate progress
and thrift in all sections. and the ten
dency Of political power will bs toward
corruption and dcspotism, as It ever Is
whcn the people are diverted from the
stern cf,;i.is6s c. authority by peace
and plenty.
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