Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-29
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
EUTERPEIAD,
On MUSICAL INTELLlGENCER ::

Or MCSlCAL In t.Li.lGENCER
Devoted 10 the general diffusion of Musical
Information.
A PERIOD of more than two years has e.
lapSed since the commencement Of series
of essays upon musical subjects. ina weekly
paper in this Metropolis; the increasing in
terest and excitement which prevail among
professional gentlemen, as we'll as amateurs
in music, combined with their late success
ful eXertions in this section Of our country,
induces an attempt to establish publication
particularly devoted TO the general extension
of musical information.
Without promising more, than what it is
hoped will be realized, the publisher flatters
himself the EuterPeiad will be conducted by
those whose musical erudition and judg-
ment are approved. A publication of this
nature has long been desired. If the pre-
sent attempt succeeds, he will be amply re-
warded by the pleasing consciousness OF ha-
wing rendered some service to the public. Ii
he should fail in thi. object, however deep
y he may regret his want OF patronage, he
will console himself by rejecting, that he
has omitted no exertions to deserve it
THOMAS BADGER. JR.
" The Euterpeiad present TO its Patrons
the Prospectus with its condilions-The in
ention and design Of which is, to offer TO
the Musical Literati, Periodical Record,
or Depot, of whatever relates TO the Science or
faculty of Music--Tha. such Work is ne.
Cessary is the opinion of many Professional
Gentlemen and Amateurs-The Metropolis
of New England already affords respecta
hleisupport to nearly 80 Quarterly, Monthly,
Weekly, Semi weekly and Daily Pubica-
tons, devoted to Political, Theological,
Agricultural, Literary and Mercantile Sub
jects. These circumstances are not to be
considered as arguments against new es-
adjustment of different character. There
is well grounded presumption, that the Vo-
taries..of Music will foster the intention to
difuse general knowledge of this pleasing
Science. The progress made in Musical
Literature within a few years past, has been
most satisfactory; to continue which, the
patronage of the profession generally, is So
licited.
The Euperpeiad will embrace every article
any ways interesting to, or connected with,
the Science, by carefully compiling and
collatipg-a brief History of Music from the
earliest ages-Cherish classical taste
Watch the progress of the Art--Excite the
emulation of genius--Record the transact
tons of Societies--Examine and partially
review new Musical UNDERSTANDABLE Pro-
iessional Gentlemen to explore new tracts in
the regions of Science--Furnish Biographi-
cal Memoirs of Musical men--Correspon
dence, Anecdotes, Letters instructive and
interesting upon every branch Of the Musi-
cal Science--Insert Miscellaneous Articles.
wherein will be noticed new Inventions.
Improvements III Musical Instruments, and
observationsupon Musical Performances. &c.
Having stated the general outlines OF the
plan, we shall refer our readers 10 the Work
itself, promising that no exertion on our part
shall be wanting to render il worthy of their
Interested support.
As the Eaierpeiad. Ike all other Perio-
dicaI publications, will be open for any in
formation connected with the Science, letit
not be said Of US THAT ove are ashamed TO
5eg.'
CONDITIONS.
I. The Eulerpeiad will be published once
week, and shall contain four large Quarto
Pages of Musical matter, and delivered 10
subscribers on Saturdays.
RI. The first number will be issued on
April ist. The price per aRnum will be
Two Dollars and Fifty Gents. No suhscrip-
tons taken for less than six months, payable
in advance. Non subscribers 6 IA cents
each. =,
iii. Every third or fourth number, will
contain fashionable Song, Air with vara-
tions. March Waltz, or Dance, arranged foI
the Piano Forte, Of the size of Music
Plate.
w. Booksellers and agents, for the Eu-
terpeiad who obtain Ten Subscribers, will
be entitled TO one number'gratis, & The usual
commissions for collecting and paying the I
amount subscribed All orders for this Pub
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