Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-02-21

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/" UMEs-lS54-In announcing his readiness tc
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not know he has any very brilliant ideas to hold
ont in large capitals to dazzle peoples eyes
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The last volume. with some improvements which
experience suggests. No number will contain less
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heation which sholl be valuable in matter and
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from the known talents Of his contributors, that he
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time TO time, articles from English authors, and
transiations from the best German and French
writer's provided the pieces have never before an
pcared in print in this country. Essays on impor-
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the movements OF the Age. The Leyiew Depart
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