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No doubt, among her millions, she has many wise and good, but the day when they begin to impress any fit influence of theirs upon her counsels, will open a new chapter in the annals of New York.
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Hoar expresses hope that the wise and good citizens of New York will eventually influence the state's political decisions.
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