Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-02-23

LADIES' LITERARY GAZETTE.

vftlIlS work does not profess TO be singular in its
character, as many others the same stamp are
published in the Northern part of the continent. II
Is only peculiar respects its locslty for IL the
only one, and frs. OF its kind established i'm
the South. II is that many, if al the Jour
nails Published the continent, partake more or less
Of literary character and afford the son of song
the inspired child of romance, and the lively en visit
full scope for the indulgence of each peculiar talent
But their more immediate subjects will forever en-
croach upon the frontiers of literature and at this
time have so far mtruded uponit privileged SOIL that
like the Aborigines 1t Is hemmed within mere corner
aud with fearful eye views the aggrandzemen, OF It's
powerful and overwhelming rivals From this state
hope, and IL shall in this undertaking. he orr pri-
mary aim, TO bring it forth unfettered and free.
We would moreover state that another peruliarity
will be annexed to this undertaking. Born, educated
anu hvlng as we are III the South, the Virginia Sou
venr shall receive its colorinr feature md ch,rocter
from the different lights, shadows an, manners pcrvn-
ding Southern America. Although we would no,
wish to advance any opinion sayouring of sectional
preudces yet the fact is obvious and upon this fact
our preceding pledge is predicacd, that though tho
shades ocharacter between brethren of the North
and ourselves are minute, yet they are perceptibl,
and striking. Surely, then, cannot be considered
iN".-" o. :5rlning preference for those delinea-
lions, cHdeared to us by the familiarity of lifetime
aud forming humble theatre in which they may be
perhaps, but partially defined.
To the citizens ofthe South, and more especially
10 the alrer portion of its population, do we appeal
for support 1t is to the latter that we more esne
cialy commit ourselves and it will be- for them tina:
tho most unyeildng energies of humble inelects
will be exercised, and should our last argument be
OF any avail we will assure them that We are both
Bachelors and not Bcnedics.
TERMS.
The Virginia Souvenir will be published for the
first year semi-Inonthly, on medium sheet of tho
finest paper, each number containing e ght pages.
The editorial department will he assisted bv the finest
writers IN the South The matter contained in its
Columns shall be ifpossble exclusively original and
confined to the most interesting subjects in light and
elegant literature. II will, in addition be enriched
quarterly by original photographic engraved plate
with fancy cover.
The terms will be two dollars per annum in ad-
vance, or two dollars and fifty at the expira
ton of six months. Subscribers from n distance or
those not residing in Richmond, Norfolk. Petersburg
or lynchburg, must accompany their orders for sub
srripton with cash. Any six persons by RENTING
ten dollars, will each receive the work.
No subscription will be received for less than
year, and no dscontinuance viii be allowed until all
Rrrcaragcs paid.
Communications (Post paid will ne directed to Gil
liam d. Mitchell, Editors of the Virginia Souvenir,
nichnoul Va