The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-10-07
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IL Museum of Foreign Literature, (Which was
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Hom from Punch; and, when we think 1t good
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the continent of Europe, and from the new growth
bf the British colonies.
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and politicians, with all parts Of the world; hats
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and changes of foreign countries. And tins not
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Atcally and very fully acqualnt our readers with
he great department. of foreign affairs, without en-
tirely neglecting our own
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