[dba-SQLServer] Copying Replicated DB

I've copied the table structures of a replicated DB from another SQL
Server.  I have no need to use replication with this new DB.  
When attempting to add a record to any of the tables, I receive the
following error: "Invalid object name 'dbo.sysmergearticles'".  
How can I tell the new DB that there is no need for the merge tables?
Or, how can I get rid of them all together?
 
Any help or direction is greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks,

Mark Boyd

Sr. Systems Analyst

McBee Associates, Inc.

markboyd at mcbeeassociates.com