The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-12-04
LITTELL's LIVING AGE.
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IL Museum of Foreign Literature, (Which
iavorably received by the public for twenty ycars)
but as it is twice large, and appears often,
not only give spirit and freshness to ii by many
things which were excluded by months delay,
but while thus extending our scope, and gathering
q greater and more attractive variety, able so
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satisfy the wants of the American reader.
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the continent of Europe, and from the new growth
ofthe British colonies.
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multiply our connex as merchants, travellers
and politicians, with all parts OF the world; so that,
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and changes of foreign countries And this not
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cannot compute or foresce
Geographical Discoveries, the progress o fColoni-
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and Voyages and Travels, will be lavorite matter
for our selections and in general, we shall system
atically and very fully acquaint our readers with
he great department of foreign affairs, without en-
tircy neglecting our own
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