Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1827-03-24
THE CASKET; or Flowers Of Literature

THE CASKET; or Flowers Of Literature,
Wit, and Sentiment. Published al pbliadel-
phla, by Atkinson E Alexander. This is monthly
publication, goi up in superior manner, al great
expense, every number OF which contai forty large
octave pages, printed well, on small handsome type,
upon the hnest paper, stitched and covered, accom-
panied with a table Of contents; and furnished at
the low price OF TWO DOLLARS and FIFTY cFNTs
per annum, an advance. The work IS enriched
with the choicest original and selected Literary
productions OF our own and foreign countries; and
In addition TO the recommendation of fneanes, in its
general appearance, and particular attention 10 the
typographical execution, each number OF the Casket
Is embellIshed with three handsome EagraringS from
the hands oi some Of the most distinguished native
Artists. The number already published, contain
yanuary-An excellent likeness OF the late JOHN
ADAMS,
WATER WORKS, near Philadelphia, and Nos !.
x, and Of the SCHOOL OF FLORA with CUTS.
Fe6ruary-A view OF the CAPITOL AT HAR.
RlSBURG, Pa; spirited engraving Of the Pas
SAlC FALLS, near Patterson, N. j.; Front
view OF Kitchen, Grato, Crane, &c and Nos.
b, d, ana OF the " SCHOOL OF FLORA"
March-A likeness Of JOHN G. CALHOUN,
Vice President OF t.e United States, by Longacre;
View ofthe CATsKILL MOUNTAIN HOUSE,
at the Pine Orchard, Nos o, 10, ii and IL OF the
SCHOOL Of FLORA" and a new Ballad by Thos.
Moore, Esq called To-day, dearest, in ours," SET
TO MUSIC.
The April No. will contain views Of the PORT
OF BUFFALO; The ELM TREE under which
rem treaty was formed, taken at kensinston,
with dIstan, prospect of PHILADELPHIA, Nos.
L3, IA, ID and l6 of the SCHOOL OF FLORA, and
the popuiar song OF I've been Roaming" set TO
music, as sung by Mrs knight.
In the month Of April will he commenced IN this
work the publication OF the PRIZE ESSAYS, tor
wlich Premiums have been offered by the Editors
OF the Saturday Evening Post.
Al the end the year, Subscribers 10 the Casket
which will form a volume OF near fUe hundred
pages, and contain upwards OF Thirty Engr1uings
besides Music, sc. will be furnished with elegant,
and appropriate Engraved Title Page, and General
Table ofContents.
With these claims to patronage, the Casket"
will. as has been previously mentioned, be afforded
to those who subscribe for that paper exclusively, at
the low price OF 81 so per year, a subscription
which 1t is confidently believed is much lower than
that for any other publication Of similar character
in the U. States-but 10 the subscribers OF " The
Saturday Evening Post"" The Cssket" will be fur
nished for - only.
Tie following notice of the work are among a
number otthe same import, which have been receiv-
ed from abroad, and show the general estimation in
which 1t is held.
"Among the periodical public ations ofour coun-
try, this may justly be termed one Of the cheapest
and best and for ncainess and beauty, II Is not sur
passed by any work issued from The American press.
II is made up OF original and selected matter. such as
biographical sketches Of distinguished individuals;
interesting tales; literary notices. sketches Of soc'e'
ty and manners, anecdotes, poetry, Sc being truly
what its name indicates, Flowers Of Literature,
Wit and Sentiment" The elegant engravings with
which each number will be smbellished, will add
much to its value, and will be an additional induce
ment with the lovers OF the hne arts, TO paronze
this splendid miscellany y.--Johnstoton N. T. Her
aid.
The demand for the CAsKET already has been
such as to compel the publishers to reprint large
edition ofthe first numbers, the first edition hav-
ing been NEARLY disposed of-apd as il will be inn
possible ior them again TO replace future numbers
should they run out, it is respectfully suggested to
persons who wish to possess copy Of the work that
they send in their names Immediately.
Post masters and publishers OF papers who will in
terest themselves in obtaining subscribers, and be
responsible for the subscription, shall be entitled to
every sixth copy gratis.
U1-All orders for the work. must be post paid,
accompanied by one years subscription in advance,
and addressed to the Publishers in Phlladelpha.
ATKINSON s. ALEXANDER.
Agents for the Casket in Providence, X. ]. Smith
& Parmsnter, Editors Of the " Cadet"
march "a