The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-13
LITTELL'S LIVING AGE.
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Il Museum of Foreign Literature, (Which was
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tho continent Of Europe, and from the new growth
OF the British colonies.
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and politicians, with all parts Of the world; that,
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and changes of foreign countries. And this not
only because of their nearer connexion with our
selves, but because the nations seem TO be hasten
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state OF things, which the merely political prophet
cannot compute or ioresee.
Geographical Discoveries the progress of Coloni-
zaton, (Which is extending over the whole world,
and Voyages and Travels will be favorite matter
for selections; and in general shall system
atically and very fully acquaint our readers with
the great department OF foreign affairs without en-
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to all who wish keep themselves informed of the
rapid progress of the movement-to statesmen, di-
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standard of public taste.
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