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6 "We worship thee, God of our fathers, our covenant God and Father. We bless thee for all of truth and of righteousness embodied in the Constitution and laws of this republic. We thank thee for the faith of the fathers, and for the faith and piety and patriotism and wisdom of their sons. We bless thee for the rich heritage of freedom coming to us, and we thank thee, O God, that in all our history, thou hast guided and defended us."&mdash;.

They beg leave to submit herewith some reasons and considerations which have emboldened them to undertake this matter. They apprehend that the official and non-official representatives to whom they dedicate this work are not wholly irresponsible for the present condition of civil rights, and they hereby invoke their aid, believing them the fittest and best qualified to assist in the great work of firmly establishing the future legal status of