The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-12-20
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST,
Established August 4th, 1921.
WEEKLY EDITION. between sc. 900 and sc. 600.


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issuing their Prospectus for 1885, the proprietors of
the Post take for granted that the public already
toieaby well acquainted with the character of paper
that has grown strong during the storms and sunshine of
THlkrN-FOUR YEARS. Their object always has BEEN
as remains 10 be, TO publish weekly paper for the fam
NY circle which shall not only amuse but also instruct
ana improve those who may read it. To accomplish this
object The best articles selected, condensed from
foreign and domestic periodicals. and original articles of
an instructive character procured, when possible.
Letters from Foreign Lands the interesting DOR
lions of the Weekly News OF the World Sketches Of
Life, Adventure and Character; Selected and Original
Aruces upon Agriculture Account of the Produce and
Stock Markets. and Bank Note List included among
the solid information be constantly found in the Post
But the mind requires wider range-it has faculties
winch delight IN the humorous and lively, the imaginative
and poeiical These faculties also must have t6eir an
propriae food else they become enfeebled and as con-
sequence, the intellect becomes narrow and onesided
ana is not able 10 take enlarged and generous
human nature and its destiny. To satisfy these heaven
implanted cravings of our mental being, devote a fair
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Among contributors in the first two of the above
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land We also draw freely for Ficiion and Poetry upon
me pest periodicals. IN this country and Great Britain
WORTH, author of 80 The Deserted Wife" Miriam" &c
IN our hIst paper OF January next.
acuons OF Agricultural and other Inventions with
Others OF Humorous though refined character also
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Notices of the Press.
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poys the best literary talent and spares pains
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