The close of the thirteenth year of the publication of THE HISTORICAL MAGAZINE brings with it a reminder of the obligations we are under to many earnest and disinterested co-laborers and friends, the country over, as well as one of trials and vexations which we too often encounter in our labors, where none should exist. The first-mentioned demands from us a return of our grateful acknowledgements to those, whether contributors or paying subscribers, who have so steadily sustained us through the year: the other requires us to take courage from the Past; to be hopeful of the Future; to press forward, as our strength shall permit, earnestly and judiciously; and to do our duty, fearlessly, before God and man, leaving all the rest to Him, who has so long and so constantly cared for us and sustained us.

These demands we gladly recognize and gladly obey; and promising ourself, sooner or later, that hoped-for relief which only a more extended support can insure, we'resume our labors, wishing all our readers a happy New Year.

MORRISANIA, N. Y.

HENRY DAWSON.