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ITS OBJECTS ARE:—

To present a clear and concise statement of the present condition, the past history, and the prospects of the colored population of the United States, free and enslaved. To afford scope for the rapidly rising talent of colored men in their special and general literature. To examine the population movements of the colored people. To present a reliable statement of their religious condition, and of their moral and economic statistics. To present a statement of their educational condition, and movements; Of their legal condition and status in the several States. To examine into the basis on which rest their claims for citizenship of the several States, and of the United States. To present an elaborate account of the various Books, Pamphlets and Newspapers, written or edited by colored men. To present the biographies of noteworthy colored men throughout the world. On the condition and prospects of free colored men, by common assent rests in a great degree the condition and prospects of enslaved colored men. Hence, besides the intrinsic interest which attaches itself to a magazine with such scope and information, the aid of all who wish to advance the great cause of Immediate Emancipation, is earnestly solicited for its support.

The January number contains an accurate and beautifully executed portrait of ALEXANDER DUMAS, and the number for July will contain a fine likeness of the black Tragedian, IRA ALDRIDGE, a copy of which will be sent, (post paid,) to any address, on the receipt of Twenty-five cents.

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P 0. BOX 1212.