The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1850-08-15

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sake Of keeping in lively remembrance the notions
Of past age.
The number before us commences q new vol
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The Harpers have done we'll In giving this
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Is" he says, "a great act Of justice to the
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n Insight into his domestic ~ we'll ~ his literary
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T, the causes Of all HE eontrArissy Of conduct.
s now see the real difficulties he had to CON-
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e Worldly sarss which pulled his spirit 70 the
rs Whenever II would wisg lite way 10 the skies.
domestic Affections tussipg at his heart