The republic., 1851-04-12
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4 Museum OF Foreign Literature, (Which was
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The elaborate and stately Essays of the Edir
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noble criticismson Poetry his keen political
Commentaries, highly wrought Tales, and vivid
the contributions TO Literature, History, and
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cannot compute or foresee.
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he great department OF foreign affairs, without en-
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