The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-12-06
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST,
Established August 4th, 1921.
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the Post take for granted that the public already
loeraby well acquainted with the character Of paper
nal mas grown strong during the storms and sunshine
THlRff-FOUR YEARS. Their object always has been,
as remains TO be, TO publish weekly paper the
lily circle which shall not only amuse but also nsTuet
and improve, those who read it, To accomplish this
object the best articles selected condensed from
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an instructive character procured, when possible
Letters from Foreign Lands; the interesting por-
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Lie Adventure, and Character; Selected and Original
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But the mind requires wider ranget has faculties
which delight in the humorous and lively, the imaginative
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sequence, the intellect becomes and sided
human nature and s destiny TO satisfy these heaven
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