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CHAPTER IX.
THE Franchise Superintendent lost no time in vain regrets. Sure of a majority in the Lower House, every effort was devoted to creating a public opinion strong enough to storm the stronghold of the opponents in the Upper Chamber. A fresh petition was drawn up and circulated. Large quantities of leaflets were printed and distributed throughout the colony. Every Union was spurred up to renewed effort, and frequent correspondence held with the Franchise Leagues, of which there were now a number, thus ensuring united and harmonious
