Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-02-24
PROSPECTUS
Of Richmond, entitled
THE VIRGINIA SOUVENIR,
LADIES, LITERARY GAZETTE.

YNtHlS work does not profess to be singular in It's
character, as many others of the same stamp are
publmhod in the Northern part ofthe continent. II
only peculiar as respects its locality; for II is the
only one, and first of its kind established in
the South. It is true that many, if not all the jour
mails published on the continent partakc more or less
OF literary character, and afford to the of song
rho inspired child of romance, and the lively essayist
full scope for the indulgence of each peculiar talent
But their moro immediate subjects will forever en-
croach upon the frontiers of literature, and mt this
time have far ntruded upon its privileged SOIL that
like the Aborgincs, 1t is benncd within mere corner
and with fearful eye views the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of its
powerful and overwhelming rivals From this state.
hope and il shall in this undertaking. he our pri-
mary aim, to bring il forth unfcttered and free
We would moreover state that another peculiarly
will be annexed to this undertaking. Born, educated
and living as we arc in the South, the Virginia Sou
vcnr shall receive its colorng feature and character
from the different lights, shadows and manners pervn-
ding Southern America. Although we would not
wish to advance any opinion vouring of sectional
preudices yet the fact obvious and upon this fact
our preceding pledge is predicated. that though the
shades ofcharacter between brethren of the North
and ourselves are minuGe, yet they are perccEtibe
and striking. Surely, them we cannot be considered
lnvidous, IN forming preference for those delnea-
tons endeared to us by the familiarity Of lifetime
and forming an humble theatre in which they NAV be
perhaps, but partially defined.
To the citizens ofthe South, and more especially
TO the farer portion of its population, do we appeal
for support 1t is to the latter that more espe-
the most unyeding energies of humble ntel!ects
will be exercised and should last argument be
of any avail we will assure them that we are both
Bachelors and not Benedcts.
TERMS.
The Virginia Souvenir will be published for the
first year semi-monthly, on a medium sheet of the
finest paper, each number containing ei ght pages.
Fhe editorial department will be assisted by the finest
writers in the South. The matter contained in its
columns shall be possible exclusively original and
confined to the most interesting subjects in light and
elegant literature. II WILL in addition, be enriched
quarterly byan original photographic engraved plate
With fancy cover.
The ter+Is will be two dollars per annum in adj
vance, or two dollars and fifty cents at the expira-
tion OF six months. Subscribers from distance, or
those not residing in Richmond, Norfolk Petersburg
or Lynchburg, must accompany their orders for sub
srription with each. Any six persons by renting
ten dollars. will each receive the work.
No subscription will DE received for less than a
year, and no dscantinuance will be allowed until all
arrearages arc paid.
Communications (post pad) will he directed to Gill
liam q Mitchell, Editors of the Virginia Souyenir
Richmond, Va.