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Progress of the Territories in Population and Policy
The piece compares population growth of Washington and Oregon to early states, noting Washington’s rapid rise and its potential to become a state soon, while Dakota may join first. It critiques Mormon influence in Utah, reports Idaho and railroad developments, and contains moral observations and a long Republican platform summary with calls for reform and unity.
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Washington Territory
Illinois
Washington
Oregon
Cascade Mountains
Lake
Dakota
Utah
Congress
Cenetus
Idaho
Territory
Utah Northern Railroad
Snake River
Old Fort Hall
Salmon River
Democratic Party
We Party
United States
Maine
Malne
Republican Party
Unio
Chicago
Adivi Teation
Slauo Mies
Publi Darity
Eien
Onha
Ogden
Universif Ued
Walla Walla
Flael
Colfax
Portland
Eccan
Atuiota
Almuta
Overland Railroad
Mikes
San
San Francisco
Rom Oma
United Stites
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Falla
Via
Keiton
San States
Franescu
Pop
E Geli