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Political undercurrents in Virginia and national ties emerge
The piece notes a lively Virginia political scene with Republicans in Alexandria opposing Mahone alignment, urging administration patronage to support reform. It mentions clerks in Washington, laboring over new rates, and hints at broader national tensions affecting campaigns and alliances.
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Tre Houston
New
Lin
Gould
Virginia
Alexandria County
Mahone
Washington