Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-04-17
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as the only suitable return for such free and hearty
support their arrangements for 1854 have been made
with degree of liberality probably unoqualed in
the history Of American newspaper literature. They
have engaged as contributors for the ensuing year,
the following brilliant array Of talent and genius
Mrs Southt0orfh, Emerson Bennett, Mrs Dent
son, Grace Greenwood, and Fanny Fern.
In the first papor Of January next design com
mencing Original NoveIet written expressly tor
our columns, entitled
THE BRIDE OF THE WILDERNESS,
BY EMERSON BENNETT, author OF "Vioia,"
" Clara Moreland, The Forged Wnl,' otc.
Moreland," We design following by another, called
THE STEP MOTHER,
BY Mrs. MARY A DENlS0N, author Of " Home Pic.
turcs. Gertrodc Russell, etc.
Wo have also the promise Of a number Of
SKETCHES BY GRACE GREENWOOD,
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tie Pilgrim
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Post The NEXT story from her gifted pen will be on
titled
Miriam, The Ayrnger; or, The Fatal Vow.
BY EMMA d. Il. N. SoUTHwORTH, author Of Tho
Curse Of Clifton," The Lost Heiress Tho Desert
ed Wife, etc.
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very high In popular favor. They win be entitled
A NEW SERIES OF SKETCHES.
By FANNY FERN. author Of Fern Lcaves,' otc.
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Fanny Fern, as well ms the series by Grace Green
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