Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-03-06
THE KAE11OH8C0
AND LADIES' LITERARY GAZETTl

NJ NOTWITHSTANDING the number Of newspapers
In daily Issued 10 the public in the District of CO.
umba. the undersigned under the impression that
still another is requisite in order put the finishing
link to the literary chain, IF they may be permitted to
6gure,) which will then encircle the "ten miles
square" Of the papers published here with one sol.
itxry exception-(and that is of such character
to interfere, in the slightest degree with their
proposed cation)-Poltcs is the beginning the
middle, and the end-"the order Of the dsy,"-to the
complete exclusion OF all reading of refined and
imaginative description-those polished and elc-
CANT germs of hteraturc-which impart instruction,
while they give life and animation to the social circle.
Il will be observed above that the undersigned pro-
pose 70 depart somewhat from the beaten track Of
other would.be. well succe ssf Editors in the
Districts and for that purpose, have determined de-
vote their time and talents such they possess en-
trely to the amusement and instruction Of the farer
portion of creation Why this object has been so Lit.
tie regarded by the conductors of the Press in "the
three cities is a matter OF surprise to every The
undersigned will not attempt to form reason for this
neglect, lest prejudice might deem them unjust to
others OF their profession is fact that the ladies
ofthc District of Columbia have evnced abundant lib
crafty IN their subscriptions to papers of this charac-
ter. published in the northern cities; circumstance
which shows that something of this kind is wanting,
nearer home to dispel ennui, and amuse the mind in
the hours OF reisxaton from the engrossng
of female life. Why shall not then, without vani-
~, anticipate reasonable share of patronage from the
matrons and maids of our District In carrying into
execution our proposed plan, shall, of course
in duty bound, endcavor to give universal satisacon;
If we fail. look for indulgence from those,
who. we are sure, will be always willing to extend it
to us, fair patrons. Our paper will be made up
principally of Selections from the most approved and
refined literary publications of the present and by.
gone days; and, while hope exhibit such judg.
ment IN these as to satisfy fair readers that
have their Improvement as well their amusement
heart, we pledge ourselves that nothing will appear
our pages which shall the manting blush 10 suf.
fuse the fair cheek of the most decatey modest. We
have liberal promises OF from several literary
ladies and gentlemen of high standing, moreover and
hope, by their courtesy be able present to our
readers. occasionally, choice Original Tale, and
visit to the ideal but not less beautiful regions
Poesy.
Of the 'thousandand-one" appellations peculiarly
suited to publication like the here proposed, we
have chosen "The Kaleidoscope" most in unison
with our plan, which will be give, every turn,
constant succession Of evervaryng, but still beautiful
and pleasing forms and reflections. AS faint sketch
of the nature of work. beg leave to present the
following analysis, Ca priori:'
Popular tales, essays, and sketches. original and
lected; n
Memoirs Of distinguished females in the various de.
partments Of public and private life;
A journal of the fashions, home and foreign in all
their vast varieties
Excerpts, from the best authors;
Anecdotes, of the refined cast; witty savings,
excellent thoughts, &c.;
Notices of the drama, criticisms popular perform.
| ers, &C.;
Original and we'll selected poetry, in which the pu.
rity of the legitimate Muse alone will be cherished
In poltcs-without having any thing to say in favor
OF any party we pledge ourselves TO the Unconditional
support OF the Ladies' choice, whenever fully and fairly
expressed;
And last, though not least, propose to admit no
advertisements such only excepted, relate affairs
in which our fair readers have an interest.
ROBERT II. MADRA,
CHARLES G.. p. HOUGH.
City of Washington. Feb. 1850.
TEaMs-"The Kaleidoscope, and Ladies' Literary
Gazette" will be printed paper of the best quality.
with new type, at Three Dollars per annum, Two
Dollars and Fifty Gents, If paid in advance.
1t will be published and delivered to subscribers In
~ nd
For subscribers at distance, they will be mailed
mediately publication
The first number-as a specimen of the worlS-will
appear on Friday the Cd day Of April next. NJ. XII.
| Dsubscrption papers are placed at the Bookstore
of ]. II. Nash. feb "a
The Romance Of History
SPAIN. By Don Il. De Trueba.
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