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The means adopted are almost incredible, but were fearfully effective upon an ignorant and superstitious people.
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Sherman describes the shocking methods used to influence elections among an uninformed populace.
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I believe that it will give a reasonable fair protection for the great industries of agriculture, manufacture, and commerce, which lie at the basis of the prosperity of this country.
Nothing is wanting but cultivation to make this a most delightful country.
The tax on spirits, tobacco and beer ought to be retained as the best objects of taxation either of domestic or imported goods.
You have all contributed, more or less, in perverting the public mind as to our principles and purposes.
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