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be sure, that did not have his approval. Helped by his financial and personal aid, the publication grew and increased in influencend this testimony is given in its columns after the death of Mr. James: He came in as a pillar of strength and remained steadfast through all those years of trial until the paper was an assured success. The first issue of the Congregationalist bears the motto, Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever, and is dated May 24, 1849. The editorial signed by Rev. Edward Beecher, Joseph Haven, Jr., and Increase N. Tarbox, says, The ecclesiastical principles that we shall advocate are indicated by our name. In doctrine we shall stand on the broad background of New England theology, not committing ourselves to the interest of any party but recognizing with Christian affection and endeavoring to unite all who hold the fundamental principles of the system avowed by our Pilgrim fathers; by Edwards and his successors. As in religion so in politics, we are pledged