Indiana State sentinel., 1861-01-09
LITERARY PAPERS.
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"GREAr IN MOUTHS OF wIsEsr cENsuRE."
THE NEW YORK MERCURY
FOR THE NEW YEAR.

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Il the publishers Of the NEW YORK MERCURY, the
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TALE OF LOUISIANA.
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The opening chapters of which will appear in THE MR.
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