At the State election in November 1856 , 81 Americans , 31 Democrats and 8 Republicans were elected to the Assembly for the session of 1857 .
In the state elections of November 1856 , 81 Americans , 31 Democrats and 8 Republicans were elected to the Assembly for the 1857 session .

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b). yes;
b).