z 50 DOLLARS

TO THE AUTHOR OF HHEa .BEST NOVEL,
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Upon National sUtject-to be presented on or

 betore the first of Aprii 1884.

 This premium will be awarded by chosen committee; and the successful Work will he printed in handsome book form, corresponds ing with .he best London editions of popular Novels, in order that the manner of it's puhli- cation may correspond with the merit of the author. The competitor for inc premium will understand that. in addition to inc S750, he will he entitled to Fifty Doliars for eUery MousonG copies 9 fthe ,oork schich n,oy Je sold, during the continuation of the copy-right. or FiUe Dollars for epery Hundred; which, when competent talent is exercised on the work, is not unlikely to prodnce fair remuneration.

 The Manuscripts for competition must be delivered ny the first of April, under an en,c- lope, addressed ,o c. 4ieroader g. Co.,, and accompanied hy a sealed letter, communicaf- ing the authors name, which shall remain unopened, except in the case of the successful competitor. To the others, the manuscripts and signatures will be returned, by calling ac- cording to the address Jan. 9