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The Spirit of 76 sketches sow political strife and reform
A lengthy editorial letter from Sam Judah Jr. attacks Geo W. Ewing and the Loco Foco faction over a disputed public works bill and state legislative maneuvers. It argues for defense of state sovereignty, condemns corruption in New Jersey seats, and urges voters to resist partisan overreach while noting national fiscal turmoil and press disputes. The piece also includes assorted notices and humorous vignettes from the era.
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Gam
Japan
Esq
Vincexxes
Wintox
Esa. Linz
Legislative Association
Geo. W. Ewing
Indiana
Ewing
Loco Focol
Eiving
West
Frasier
Mitchell
Senate
House
Amos Lane
Crean
Loco Foco
Kentucky
Ohio
Tennessee
New Jersey
Republic
Ilsbor
Treasury
Eheaven
Earth
Rome
Tappan
Adwileh—D
Tuibot
McI
Madisonian
MecL—d
Benjamin Tappan
Turkey
Congress
Petriken
Dlr
Adams
Truth and Justice
Mir. Adams
Dadu Dyd
New Hampshirs
Ohio River
Umil
Ilinois
District of Columbia
Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennsylvania
District of
Colum Ted
Commonwealth