Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-03-25
PUTNAM'S MONTHLY.

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and urgently expressed wish of eminent and ju-
dfcious persons in various sections Of the country
have decided to commence the frsto January 1853
entirely original Periodical under the above title
Il il intended to combine the lighter characteristics
Of popular magazine with the higher and graver
Qualities Of quarterly review, filling position hith-
srto unCccupied in our literature.
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thus obtained, there will be attempt sub
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work that there is lack either Of talent among
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ing public: and that properly conducted periodical
Of this kind may bring to light much true genius
yet undeyeloped
putnans Monthly will be devoted to the interests
Of Literature. Science, and Art-in their best and
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fitz Green Halieck, X. Waldo Emerson,
Rev. Dr. Hawks, Mrs. Kirkland,
Hon. Geo. Bancroft, Hon. Il. G. Suuier,
Rev. DR.. Robinson, Pref. Henry Reed
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Rev. DR.. Wayland, Miss Warner, author Of
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Rev. e. II. chaplin, T.. P. whipple,
Prof. Gillespie. Miss Cooper,
Pres. III. p Tappan, Rev. Orvill. Dewey,
INV Lougfeilow, Miss sedgwick,
VIC. Bryant Geo. Summer,
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