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 Concord, Neiv Hampshire.

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��been awakened by the eloquence of Daniel Webster, and of his scarcely less gifted brother, Ezekiel Webster. Here in old times the citizens were familiar with the faces of Jeremiah Mason, Wil- liam Plumer (both father and son), Levi W^oodbury, Isaac Hill, the Bells and the Bartletts of a former generation, and all those who have made the mod-

��ments and in population, and in a few years obtained a city charter. The distinguishing characteristic of Concord now, and all through her municipal life, is the character of her citizens. Their aim has been to build up and improve their beautiful city. They are conserv- ative ; but, when once convinced that a course of action will tend to the good

���RESIDENCE OF M. H. BRADLEY.

��ern history of New Hampshire. Here lived President Franklin Pierce, and that brilliant editor and writer Nathan- iel P. Rogers ; and here still lives the latter's colaborer in the crusade against slavery, that eloquent advocate for freedom, Parker Pillsbury.

With the advent of the railroad, about forty years ago, new life and enterprise were infused into the town. It took rapid strides in internal improve-

��of the city, it is followed up assidu- ously. They have approved of the rail- roads, and have built them. They have sanctioned great manufacturing enter- prises, and have invested their capital to foster them, — more especially in neighboring communities. They trust- ed in the growth of the Great West, and have helped to develop its re- sources. They have always believed in good schools, and they have made their

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