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counties in which there are to be found but very few Union men. The result will be if this constitution is adopted, competent men to fill the county offices will not be found until the Legislature removes the disability. The vote will be very sensibly effected by the result of the Trial in the Impeachment now pending. If the President is acquitted the Republican vote will be very small. The merits of the Constitution I do not speak of but simply my opinions of the feelings and sentiments prevailing in this vicinity.

Yours Respectfully
Wm P. Austin