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TO THE PATRONS OF THE PORT FOLIO.

ONCE more, in that circle of mutations which varies the pursuits and employments of man, has it been the fortune of The Port Folio to change its editor. At a period more portentous in its aspect, yet doubtful in its influence, as respects the best interests of the United States-in an especial manner, more pregnant with consequences of high concern to the literary and scientific reputation of our country, this event could never have occurred. The character of the times being unprecedented and extraordinary, their operation and effects, whether physically, morally, or politically considered, are undetermined and unforeseen. To the future we are compelled to look with painful solicitude and dubious expectancy for the issue of that state of things, which the past has commenced, and the present is ripening and preparing for completion. In relation to the result, which cannot, we think, fail to be great and memorable, the wisest among us is privileged only to indulge in conjecture. To penetrate the veil which hangs before us, and bring to light the scenes and events that lie beyond it, belongs to more than mortal foresight.