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Page 129
... West ; and whilst he is a decided Republican his views are so moderate and conservative as to commend him to the consideration of all men embracing the great Opposition party of the country . . . . The West has never had a President ...
... West ; and whilst he is a decided Republican his views are so moderate and conservative as to commend him to the consideration of all men embracing the great Opposition party of the country . . . . The West has never had a President ...
Page 131
... Western Republicans had been talking about the importance of the West to the Party , pointing out how the East and South had monopolized important Government positions , demanding that " the great West " be given its due by placing a ...
... Western Republicans had been talking about the importance of the West to the Party , pointing out how the East and South had monopolized important Government positions , demanding that " the great West " be given its due by placing a ...
Page 137
... West will give a telling vote at the next Presidential election , and the candidacy of ABRAHAM LINCOLN will secure that vote for the Republicans beyond controversy . . . . The Republicans of other states could not cast their votes for a ...
... West will give a telling vote at the next Presidential election , and the candidacy of ABRAHAM LINCOLN will secure that vote for the Republicans beyond controversy . . . . The Republicans of other states could not cast their votes for a ...
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