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It does seem to me that with all the intelligence of this community it is the duty of all its candid men, who are watching the tendencies of these two parties in this country, not to throw their votes away.
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Sherman calls on intelligent voters to be mindful of their choices in elections, reflecting on civic responsibility.
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