The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1846-09-11
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PROSPECTUS OF
THE TAILSMAN, AND ILLUSTRATED
ODD FELLOWS MAGAZINE.
Prospectus OF

L HE Il IALLSMANs AND lLLUSIRA TED
ODD FELLOWS MAGAZINE.
The undersigned proposes to publish
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new l,lerary and miscellaneous periodical
under the above title, to be devoted to the
sublime and hallowed principles of the In
dependent Order of Odd Fellows. The
want Of an organ at this paint has loEg
been felt BY the numerous body TO whose
highest interests the publication will be
faithfully devoted, The blessed principles
Of our order-which are the cardinal vir-
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zeal. The social and friendly relations
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deity Friendship ,Loue Gnd Truth These
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Order will ever fnd their great objects
and interests faithfully advocated and
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to defend the institution to which it is his
pleasure and privilege to belong, from all
the unjust attacks of its opposers; this will
ever be done in tile spirit Of kindness and
charity. i
The Odd Fellows Magazine, will con-
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full matter, such as moral tales, poetry, es-
says, &c and 1t will endeavor TO dissemi-
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with energy and zeal; no pains or expense
will be spared TO make it worthy of the
patronage, not only Of the members of the
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est degree, 10 raise blush upon the cheek
Of the most fastidious.
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besutifulillustrations Of important places
and events both in ancient and modern
history, and will be afforded TO subscribers
at the unusuall = low price of One Dollar
per annl,rn, payable in advance. 1t will
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bers in their respective neighbeihoods
aud Lodges.
There will be two volumes Of the work
published each year; six months to the
volume.
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price is unexampied 10 the history OF liter
arY publications.
All letters TO be directed TO the editor,
philadelphia. Office at the new Book
Store ofthe Grand Secretary, Odd Eel
lows Hall, Nor,h Sixth street, and at No,
la Chestnut street.
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