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FOR THE NEW YEAR, 1874

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IMES change; but there is no change in the Ledger, except that of constant improvement. The year which is past is another year added to our experience, and we flatter ourselves that good as we have endeavored to make the Ledger hereto, we shall be able to render it still better in the future. Our means, in consequence of the generous support which we have received from an appreciative public, are very ample, and we employ them in paying more largely and liberally than any other publisher has ever paid, for the very best original matter.

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