Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-04

gives them an irresistible charm; her style,
when compared to that of many of the con-
ductors of similar works, is as soft music to
the bacchanalian song.
We have been favoured with sight of
the first number only. 1t is well printed,
and its contents richly entitle it to the sup
port of all who feel an interest in the deve-
lopement and cultivation of the female mind.
We cannot promote the interest of this
publication in more effectual manner than
by copying the following passages from the
introductory address of the editor -
Every effort to accelerate the progress of mental
Improvement certainly deserving Of attention from
peoplewho acknowledge no honourary distinctions,
save those acquired by superior personal merit, or
talent, or virtue. And while offering the Ladies'
Magazine to public notice, and soliciting patronage
the editor atters herself she SHALL at least receive
the good wishes of the community in her behalf.
This Magazine, although ostensibly designed for
the ladies' is not intended to be exclusively devoted
to female literature. The gentlemen are respect
fully invited to examine its contents. If they find
nothing which promises advantage to tIIci uwn
minds, yet they will not surely withhold their sup
port if convinced OF the utility OF the plan, and that
is calculated to please and instruct those nearest
and dearest to them.
Will not the husband, while compelled by the du-
ties of his vocation to leave the partner Of his for
tunes in solitary home, rejoice that he has it in his
power to afford her the of agreeably beguiling
the interval of his absence He may rest assured,
that nothing found the pages of this publication,
shall cause her to be less assduous in preparing for
his reception or less sincere in welcoming his re-
turn.
The father, wishing to bestow on his children
memento Of his affection, which shall be source of
improvement to the object of his fond solicitude-
will not he give his name patron of this work
where nothing shall be found to weaken parental
authority foster that fervor of the imagination,
which, when undicplined by reading and reflection,
often hurries youth, of either SEX into those folies
and extravagancies that disturb family concord and
destroy domestic felicity
The brother, about to set out on his stormy ca
reer" will not he gladly embrace the opportunity to
offer the Magazine to those dear and tender relatives
whose hearts are anxious for his prosperity? He
may, though far separated from the household band,
feel confident that the ties of kindred affection will
be sacredy cherished, by the examples exhibited in
this work.
The lover, aye, the favoured lover-on him we con-
hdently depend for support. He will no longer,
when bidding adeu to the lady Of his love- request
her to gaze on that nconstant thing, the moon, so
often obscured by clouds, and then remember her
vows. He will present her his subscription for the
Ladies' Magazine and the sweet smile with which
the gift is received will recur, like dream of light
to his memory, while rejecting that the soft eyes of
his charmer are, for his sake, often employed on its
pure pages while her fancy and taste, and mind are
improving by its scenes, characters, and senti-
ments.