Sentence:  Thus far, by a resort to the familiar method of "<WSD>log-rolling</WSD>," all attempts to put an end to the Northern and Southern divisions have failed, because of the union of the opposing interests with those that want large appropriations in different parts of the State; and it is quite probable that the same tactics will be successful in the future at all general sessions. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A concerted effort to push forward mutually advantageous legislative agendas by combining two items, either or both of which might fail on its own, into a single bill that is more likely to pass.