Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-11-19
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THE work originally published unde. FL. r.;
tl5 of THE NEW AM EhICAN CYCI a , ~
DlA was completed in 1864. since which time
the wide Circulation which 1T has attained in ali
parts OF the United states, and the signal d.
veiOpments which have taaen place in eveTv
branch of science, literature, and art have in.
duced the editors and ppblis hers to submit it to
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nav edition entitls THE AMERICAN CY-
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want.
1 he movement of political affairs has kept
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fnl arts and the convenience and refinement OF
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