Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-02-27

orc Literary Work % be published in the c,ty
Of Richmond, entitled
THE VIRGINIA SOUVENIR.
LADIES' LITERARY GAZETTE.

LADIES' LITERARY GAZETTE.
IINHIS work does not profess to be singular in its
character, as many others of the stamp are
published in tho Northern part of the continent. 1t
only peculiar respects it's lOcality for IL the
only Que, and first of its kind ever established in
the South " rs true that many if not all the Jour
mails published on the continent, partake less
Of literary character, and afford the son of song
tho inspired child Of romance and the lively ossa visit
full scope for the indulgence Of each peculiar talent
But their moro Immediate subjects will forever en-
croach upon the frontiers of literature and at this
time have far intrudcd upon it's privileged soil that
like the Aborigines, 1t is hcmmed within mere corner
and with fearful eye views the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of its
powerful and overwhelming rivals From this state
we hope and it shall in this undertaking. be our pri
mary aim, to bring it forth unfettercd and free
We would moreover state that another pccunrity
will be annexed to this undertaking. Born educated
and living as we are in the South, the Virginia Sou
vcnlr shall receive its cooring, feature and character
from the different lights, shadows and manners perva,
ding Southern America. Although we would not
wish to advance any opinion savourng of sectional
preudices yet the fact is obvious and upon this fact
preceding pledge is predicated that though the
shades ofcharactcr between brethren of the North
and ourselves are minute, yet they are perceptble
and striking. Surely, then cannot be considered
iiridiouS IN forming preference for those denea-
lions, cndcarcd to us by the familiarity og lifetime
and forming an humble theatre in which they NAV be
perhaps, but partially defined.
To tho ci;izens ofthe South, and more especially
% the fairer portion of its population do ve appeal
I5r support. II lS 10 the iatter that we
cjGuy commit ourselves, and il will be for them that
the most unycilding energies Of our humble nclects
viii be exercised, and should our last argument he
Of any avail we will them that we are both
Bachelors and not Bcncdicts.
TERMS.
The Virginia Souvenir will be published for the
first year semi monthly. n medium sheet of the
finest paper, each plumber containing Ell ght pages
The editorial department will be assisted by the finest
writers in the South. The matter contained in its
IL or,l
confined to the most interesting subjects in light and
elegant literature 1t will, in addition. be enriched
quarterly by an original photographic engraved plate
with fancy cover.
The terms will be two dollars per annnm in nd
vance or two dollars and fifty cents at the expira-
ton OF six months. Subscribers from distance or
those not residing in Richmond Norfolk. Petersburg
or Lynchburg, must accompany their orders for sub
scription with cash. Any six persons by RENTING
ten dollars, will each receive the work.
No subscription will be received for less than
yunr and no dscontIIuance win be allowed until MI
arrcarages are paid.
Communications (post paid) will he directed to Gil
lam d Mitchell, Editors of the Virginia Souvenir.
Richmond, Va.