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282 [Governors Message] power of the people. It enables the prevailing interest of a State, at the expense of every other to secure to itself the whole representation, affords a greater opportunity for under influence; in the selection of candidates; is often burdensome in the filling of single vacancies, and usually inconvenient in the general operation Having been accustomed in this State to elect by districts, the Legislature will undoubtedly, have regard to the habits and what may be presumed to be the wishes of our constituents. In laying off the districts, it will be impossible in all cases, to conform to county lines, as some of the counties contain a population greater, and others less than the requisite number for a Representation. But it will be practical in most cases as it is as it is desirable in all, to connect together a population who have the same interests to be represented, who have a general center of business or who have become habituated to acting together for similar purposes. Districts