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Voice to America;

OR,

THE MODEL REPUBLIC, ITS GLORY, OR ITS FALL:

WITH A REVIEW OF

The Causes of the Decline and Failure

OF

THE REPUBLICS OF SOUTH AMERICA, MEXICO,
AND OF THE OLD WORLD;

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EDWARD WALKER, 114 FULTON-STREET.
1855. B

Checked

May 1913

ASTUR LIBRARY

NEW YORK

Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855,

BY EDWARD WALKER,

In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.

Dedication.

THIS VOLUME IS INSCRIBED TO

ALL

WHO LOVE AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS,

AND DESIRE TO SEE THEM PERPETUATED

To Bless the Living,

AND

DESCEND IN THEIR PURITY TO FUTURE GENERATIONS.

"Breathes there a man with soul so dead,

Who never to himself hath said

This is my own, my native land ?"

SCOTT.

"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness-these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens." WASHINGTON.

PUBLISHER'S PREFACE.

FOR some time past, the publisher of this work has entertained the idea of presenting to the citizens of the Union, a volume devoted to national interests. Maturing his plans, he laid them before a number of friends-gentlemen distinguished alike for their patriotism, social standing, and wide-spread reputation—and they were cordially endorsed as the promise, if carried out, of supplying a book really needed at this present crisis.

The gentlemen selected to write the various chapters, were chosen with reference to their ability to treat upon the subjects committed to their especial charge; and the publisher indulges the belief that their labor, careful research and investigation, joined with their conscientious desire to accomplish a work of so momentous interest, will be appreciated by every patriotic and reflective mind.

The subjects treated of concern not only the statesman and politician, but every American citizen, however humble or exalted-whether native or naturalized. They extend over a vast range of valuable facts and historical illus

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