The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1853-11-10

WEEKLY PHILADELPHIA REGISTER
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take the place of any of them, but rather to occupy
n space left vacant up to the present time.
Tho fundamental principle of the Rfgtaey is the
recognition Of the law of Progress. In acting upon
it, the editor will seek to maintain Il steady compari
son OF the actual with the possible His conviction
H. that attempts ut organic changes should he ami
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the conditions of the present. The most salutarv
and permanent reforms are those which while en-
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relation to the moral and intellectual condition of
the people, as 60 insure their support.
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word, il can neither seek topics avoid them. M
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clique to conciiate, the Register will have interest
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