The British Controversialist and Literary Magazine, 1861 (Classic Reprint)

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Excerpt from The British Controversialist and Literary Magazine, 1861 For the constituent matter Of this Volume, we are indebted to many known and unknown friends, and gladly do we seize this Opportunity of again gratefully recognizing their aid and services, at the same time, we would remind them that they have by their contributions not only lightened our labours, but assisted us in disseminating knowledge, and in promoting the cause of truth. Nor must our acknowledgments end here. To our readers gene rally, we are under obligation for the efforts which they have, so constantly made to further the interests and extend the circu lation of this Serial. Thus, though they may write no article nor give publicity to a single thought in our columns, each of our readers may assist us in our mission, and help us in our endea vour to enlighten and to bless. 1 Napoleon is said to have estimated the power of four journals at more than bayonets. Had he lived in our day, what estimate would he have put upon the power of the united press Of this country P If this be powerful now, what will it be in years to come P These questions force us tothink, and also cause us to hope, because they refer to matters which are not only indications Of progress, but unmistakeable prophecies of that surely coming time when right shall become might, and intelligence and moral power shall govern the world. For the development of that future we are willing still to labour, by improving all present Opportunities, and by discharging the duty which lies nearest to us, in the firm belief that duty, earnestly performed, is never performed ln vam. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully, any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.