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little work is intended to embrace, in as brief a compass as possible, some thoughts, suggestions, facts and statistics, of general interest and value to all.

The writer feels assured, from deep conviction, derived from contemplation, from varied experience, and from a general observation of men and things, that 'happiness, which is our being’s end and aim,' can never be obtained, while it is sought selfishly, and without reference to the good of our fellow men. The welfare of all must be consulted, before the welfare of any can be secured—for Humanity is a Brotherhood.

The love of God, and justice between man and man, are the only foundation of happiness, of individual and national peace.

'Twas said by Margaret Fuller, that 'While any are base, none can he pure and noble.' It might be said that while any are oppressed, none can be entirely free. Even the disposition to oppress, proves that mind