The native American., 1840-09-26


of the las volume, warrants the most extensive i'm
provemens on the first of July, lSiO-at which
time volume will be commenced with in
creased vigor. Nothing need be said of the firm
basis viii h the Casket stands, it being already
the Oldest magazine IN the country, and has main.
tanned its popularity in the face of all opposition
1t is to be found on the centre table of families
king literary pretensions from Maine to Georgia.
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the cotemporary press, equal 10 the celebrated
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