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Governor's Message Urges Debt Reduction and Education Support
Pennsylvania governor outlines strong finances, reduced debt projections, and calls for continued economy. He urges sale of main canal line, reform of banking currency, and bold steps to fund public schools, normal schools, and mental health institutions. He notes canal revenues, Portage and North Branch work, and warns against taxpayer burdens.
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House of Representatives
General Assembly
Commonwealth
Treasury
North Branch
Delaware
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna
West Branch
Columbia Road
Pitsburg
Portage Railroad
Allegheny Portage
Pennsylvania Canal
Pittston
Junction Canal
New York State Line
Athens
Heming River
State Line
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Wm. R. Maffet
Pittsburg
State Department
Otter
State Lunatic Asylum
Harrisburg
Western Pennsylvania Hospital For
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