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To the Publishers of the New-England Galaxy:

Gentlemen,—We have examined the articles offered for
the Prizes proposed in your paper, and award to the author
of `May Martin, or the Money Diggers,' the prize of
$50, for the best tale, and to the author of the `Ode to
Silence,' the prize of $25, for the best poetical article.—
Not more than two Humorous pieces having been offered
in competition for the prize, they were not presented for
our decision.