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Two Decades of Party Rule in Pennsylvania
An 1871 overview compares Democratic rule 1850–60 with Republican power 1860–71, citing state debt trends, tax revenues from real estate and tonnage, and net tax reductions. It notes continued high debt until 1856, shifts in party control, and the impact on public finances.
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Pennsylvania
Auditor General
House
Senate
Reffnge
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Transcriat
B. J. Daniels
Amen
Moira
Wateéka
Indye
Illinois
Meara
Iroquis County
Mea
Iroquois County
Edward S. Young
Bureau of Statistics
Young
Pittsburgh Commercial
New York City
Tanmany
Peninsylvania
Chester County
Philadelphia
West Chester
Clinton
Democratic Party of
Wallace
Democratic Party