Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-01-09

4 S60.-.It is the duty of every citizen of this |
l. Great Republic to foster and encourage native |
genius and American enterprise. dan. w NEBsTER |
THE"GREAT REPUBLIC'' MONTHLY,
Magazine devoted entirely to the elevation of
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sectional or sectarian; having for its motto the
words OF the great statesman
No North. No South. No East. No Vest"
having nothing to do with politics aiming only at
the highestin Art Literature and Science, and en-
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This Magazine is now finishing the first year;
and drawing near the close OF the Sec0na Volume,
| and has met with unparalleled success
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mong the numerous contributors engaged for the
coming year are the following we'll known distin
| guished authors: Fitz Green Halleck 0restes A.
| Brownson- Seba Smith Jack Dowhing), GeorgeP
MOTHS d. l. Headley, Geo. ID Prentice, " m 9 Ill
more SimmS. Alice Carey Park benjamin, John
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| Ellet- Phebe Carey, &c, &c. &c, &c.
| In the January number will be commenced the
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