Clarkson N. Potter. now deceased. was that the constitutional representation in the Senate was greater than should be possessed by a new State. At that time the population of New Mexico was but 110.000. as compared with over 175.000 at the present date. while hundreds of miles of railroad now existing. which render intercourse easy between the different sections of the Territory and invite immigration. had not then been built. This bill passed the House by a threefourths majority160 to 54. Among the votes cast in favor of the bill were those of the following members of the present House: Hon.
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