The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-20

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engagements will have been made with Capt MarDati,
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and enrol themselves with those who, like Mr. Cox have
become almost identified with columns These in
creased necessarily give greater diver
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OF purpose Which is desirable in such journal and
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among the historical landscapes and series Of Por
traits, which began with Halleck, will be followed up by
those Of Bryant. Spage Cooper, Irving, and Nerpanck,
making when finished, most valuable portrait gallery Of
Americans Of literary celebrity while they illustrate the
genius of Stewart lnman Weir and other native artists
OF whom country is Justly proud.
The Wood Engrayings, TO which we have ever paid
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= one which our countrymen are rapidly carrying TO
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