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| | The History of New York State |
 | | Know Nothings were at the head of the poll in New York state in 1855, electing Joel T. Headley to the Secretaryship of State by 148557 votes with Preston King, the Republican candidate, next with 136,698 votes; Hatch, Softs or Barnburner, 91, 336; and Ward, Hards or Hunker, 59,353. |
 | | He was still the leader of the North, or at least of the East; still the logical candidate for the Presidency. |
 | | The empire state had been properly organized behind Seward, and monopolized the whole of one hotel, sported a uniformed band and a stalwart body of marchers, led by a well-known pugilist. |
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