A writer on the laws of nature and nations; one who treats of the rights of nations.--Webster. It is seldom used by English writers. In this country Kent, Duponceau, Gallatin, and others have employed it.
In this particular the two German courts seem to have as little consulted the publicists of Germany, as their own true interests.--Burke.
There is no impartial publicist that will not acknowledge the indubitable truth of these positions.--Gallatin, Peace with Mexico, p. 8.
At Copenhagen he rendered distinguished services, and laid the foundation of that reputation as a publicist which has extended to both hemispheres.--Mem. of the Hon. Henry Wheaton, Providence Journal.