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 and country without that amount of practical information necessary for him, or which would enable him to push his fortune with advantage to himself, in the country of his adoption.—Hence the necessity of a guide to direct him, at least in the outset of his career; and the presentation of those statements and facts of a reliable nature which may enable him to surmount the difficulties, hardships and dangers of a new life, and to advance himself to a station of comfort, honor and independence.

The "Irish Emigrant's Guide for the United States" is intended, therefore, as a manual of useful information, which the author judges applicable to the wants of his countrymen.—He can have no possible motive to produce statements that are not warranted by facts or well grounded opinions. It is his sole desire to present a true picture of the comforts and discomforts of an emigrant's life, to make no exaggerated statements, and to afford instruction, and advice, and direction to such as stand most in need of information. He has been careful to distinguish between his individual opinion and actual knowledge; between information communicated and ascertained facts. When doubtful on a subject of importance, regarding the interests of the emigrants, he has abstained from pronouncing positively, or