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been insuperable, but. have yielded to the determined resolu- 
tion to persevere in the cause of good. What has been accom- 
plished, is but an incentive to increased exertion, which is 
rendered much more obligatory, from the evidence which ex- 
ists of the beneficial operation already produced by its con- 
tinuance. 
The Journal will be conducted, as far as is practicable, from 
the nature and supply of matter, upon the plan which has been 
adopted by the last editor. 
To assist us in the support and accomplishment of a work, 
which has for its ends the improvement of useful knowledge, 
we now call upon those who have hitherto assisted in the un- 
dertaking, and who are capable of affording us aid, to contri- 
bute to the endeavour to demonstrate that Americans are not 
behind the age, either in will or ability, to be ranked among 
the benefactors of mankind. 
Upon the display and full exertion of native talent does the 
future standing of the Journal, in a great measure, depend; 
and while no labour or sacrifice will be avoided by those 
upon whose industry the immediate duty of superintendence 
is imposed, it is equally important that those who are compe- 
tent should aid the efforts of the Editor and Publishing Com- 
mittee. 
January 1st, 1837. 
