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334 to show the scope of this publication, the following is quoted from the prospectus in the first numbers:

"It is devoted to American principles and interests, To evangelical religion and morals, To general intelligence, foreign and domestic, To temperance and moral instrumentalities, generally, To science, literature and the arts, To commerce and internal improvements, To agriculture and home manufactures, To the description and development of our natural resources, To the physical, intellectual and moral education of rising generations, And to such well defined discussions generally, as are calculated to elevate and dignify the character of a free people.

Edited by Rev. J. S. Griffin, and printed by C. F. Putnam. Issued once in two weeks."

The editor in his introduction says:

"Our list of subjects, to which we are devoted, is not so much an expression of confidence in our humble ability to treat them all successfully, as to call attention of the writers generally, each to his chosen department of interest and investigation, that all through a common medium of communication, may mutually instruct and be instructed."

The first issue was on June 7th, although it is not dated. It is evident that it did not appear as originally intended from the following apology:

"A train of unavoidables has prevented our first number appearing as early as intended and its execution is by no means what may hereafter be expected.

We have much confidence in the young gentleman, Mr. Putman, our publisher, who, being disappointed in obtaining his new ink roller as expected, was left in the first number to the daubing use of a past-recovery dried ink ball. Those acquainted with the difference in the execution of the two instruments, know how to appreciate the apology.

Some typographical improvements, as well as improvements in the general execution, may be looked for."

The following is taken from the prospectus:

Terms: $4.00 currency, or $3.00 in cash, if paid within three months; $4.00 cash, or $5.00 in currency, if not paid at the end of three months; if not paid at the end of six months, discontinued at the discretion of the proprietor. Advertisements at $1.50 per square of sixteen lines or less, for first insertion; and 75 cents per square for each subsequent insertion. A liberal discount to yearly advertisers.