Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-07-19
PROSPECTUS FOR 1854.
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST.


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VNHE Propriotors of the POST, in again coming be-
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eorus patronage which has placed them far in ad.
vance Of every other literary wcokly in America and
the only suitable return for such free and hearty
support their arrangements for 1884 have been made
with dogrce Of liberality probably unoqualled in
tho history Of American newspaper literature They
have engaged, contributors for the ensuing year.
tho following brilliant array Of talent and genius
Mrs. Southvoyth, Emerson Bennett, Mrs Deni-
son, Grace Greenlceod and Fanny Fern.
In tho first paper Of January next we design com
mcncing an Original Novelot, written expressly for
our columns entitled
THE BRIDE OF THE WILDERNESS,
By EMERSON BENNETT, author of "viola, "
" Clara Moreiand -" The Forged WILL" ctc.
This Novelet, by the popular author of Clara
Moroand," wo design following by another, called
THE. STEP MOTHER,
BY Mrs MARY A. DENIS0N, author Of Homo Pic.
lures {" Gertrude Russell" etc.
Wo have also the promise Of a number Of
SKETCHES BY GRACE GREENWOOD,
Whose brilliant and versatile pen will bo almost or
clusivoy employed upon the Post and hor own Lit
tie Pilgrim
Mrs Southworth- whose fascinating works aro ~
being rapidly republished in England - also, will
maintain hor old and pleasant connection with the
Post The next story from her gifted pen will be
titled 4
Miriam, The iVenger; or, The Fatal Vow.
BY EMMA D. EN-. SOUTIIWoRTII, author of q The
Curse of Clifton, The Lost Heiress, I, The Desert
cd Wife, etc.
And fast-not le ast--we are authorized to announce
a soNos CT articles from one who has rapidly risen
very high in popular favor They will be entitled
A NEW SERIES OF SKETCHES,
BY FANNY FERN, author of " Fern Leaves etc.
Weexpect to be able to commence the Sketches by
Fanny Fern, as well rs the series by Grace Green
wood, in the early numbers of the coming year.
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