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There is no doubt of a corrupt sale of the vote of the State, although it cannot be proved in a court of justice," August 6, 1824.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “There is no doubt of a corrupt sale of the vote of the State, although it cannot be proved in a court of justice,"…”
Editor's note · Context
Alexander expresses his belief in the existence of corruption in state voting, despite the lack of legal proof.
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