On questions vitally affecting the welfare of this continent it is inconceivable, unthinkable, that even altruistic Massachusetts should tolerate having her two Senators and thirteen Representatives neutralized by as many from Mindanao.
Reid argues against the dilution of representation in Congress due to territorial expansion.
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Extravagant living left nearly every planter enormously in debt when the war came.
I never saw hands more cheerful or contented than some managed on this last plan were.
And next, shall we not probably fare best in the end if we try to profit somewhat by the experience others have had in like cases?
Give them order and justice, and trust to these to win them in other regards to our ways.