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Orange Jacobs: “Be it said to the everlasting honor of the people, and their fitness for government, that they not only recognized the…”

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Be it said to the everlasting honor of the people, and their fitness for government, that they not only recognized the ability of these men, but they gave them their affections without stint, and their hearty support in opposition to party.
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Orange Jacobs
Republican · Washington

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This quote praises the people's ability to recognize and support capable leaders, showcasing their fitness for governance.

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