Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-04-06
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seminaon OF intelligence useful and intere.,i,y IN
the Ladies, to be enttled
TfxE KAEEIDESCOru
AND LADIES' LITERARY tAZETTE. :.
NJ oTwrrHSrANDING the number of newspaners
daily issued to the public in the District of Co.
lumbia tho undersigned under the impression that
still another is requisite, in order to nut th. insn,,
link TO the literary ehsin Gf they may be permitted TO
use figure, which will then encrce the sten miles
square, OF the papers published here with one SOL
uary eXcepton--(and that is of such character
as not to interfere in the sghtes, degree with their
proposed ruoication)Poiiliesi is the beginning, the
middle, aud the end-'.the order of the Jays-to the
complete exclusion of all reading of more refined and
imaginative descripon-thosc more polished and eie-
giant germs of terature-which impart ins,ruo,ior
while they give life and animation the social circle
II viii be observed above, that the Undersigned pro-
pose to depart somewhat from the beaten track of
other wouidbe. well succe ssfil, Editors in the
Districts and tor that purpose, have determined de-
vote their time and talents, such they possess en-
urey TO The amusement and instruction of the farer
poruon ot creation, Why this object has been lii.
Tie regarded by the conductors of the Press in "the
three ciies Is matter of surprise every one The
undersgnedswii not attempt to form reason for this
neglect, lest prcJuitce might deem them unjust to
others OF their profession. Is fact, that the ladies
of the District Of Columbia have evnced abundant lib
crafty IN their subscriptions 10 papers of this charac-
ter. published in the northern cities; circumstance
which shows that something Of this kind is wanting,
nearer home TO dispel ennu, and amuse the mind, in
inc hours OF relaxation from the engrossng
kot temae life. Why shall we not them 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, as
IN duty bound, endcayor give universal satisfaction;
! il we fall must look for indulgence from those,
who, we are sure, vii. be always Wiling extend it
to us, our 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 to exhibit such judg-
men in these satisfy our fair readers that we
have their improvement well their amusement at
heart, we pledge ourselves that nothing will appear in
our pages which shall cause the mantng blush sui
fuse the fair cheek of the delicatey modest We
have liberal promises of assistance from several literary
ladies' and gentlemen of high standing, moreover, and
hope by their courtesy, To be able TO present our
readers, occasionally, choice Original Tale, and a
visit to the more ideal but less beautiful regions of
Pocsy.
OF the '9housantl.and-one" cancellations peeuiarIv
suited to publication like :he here proposed, we
have chosen "Ihe Kaleidoscope" most in unison
with our plan, which will be give, at every turn,
constant succession OF evervaryng, but st beautiful
and pleasing, forms and reflections. AS faint sketch
OF the nature OF our work, beg leave present the
following analysis, ga prior"
Popular tales, essays, and sketches original and
lected;
Memoirs of distinguished females, in the various de-
Partments of public and private life;
Journal OF the fashions, home and foreign, in all
their vast varieties
Excerpts from the best authors;
Anecdotes, of the more refined cast; witty savings
excellent thoughts, &C.;
Notices of the drama, criticisms on popular perform.
ers, &C..
Original and we'll selected poetry i'm which the MI.
rity of the legitimate Muse alone will be chershed
In poitics-without having any thing say in favor
support OF the Ladies' choice, whenever fully and fairly
expressed;
And last, though not least, we propose to admit no
advertisements, such only excepted relate to affairs
IN which our fair readers have interest.
ROBERT II. MADRA,
CHARLES C. p. HoUGfI
City of Washington. Feb. 1880.
TBnms-"The Kaleidoscope, and Ladies' Literary
Gazette viii be printed on paper of the best quality.
with new type, at Three Dollars per annum, or Two
Dollars and Fifty Cents, if paid in advance
II will be published and delivered to subscribers in
Washington city and Georgetown on Friday evening.
mediately publication
The first number-as a specimen of the work-will
appear on Friday the I'd day of April next M&H
~ subscription papers are placed NJ the bookstore
of J. u. Nash. feb "a
INHlkGiNlA;-At rules, holden in the clerks office
OF the superior court of Chancery for the Rich
mond district, the 4th day of January, 1885, Thomas
C. Howard and Richard whitfield, ex'ors of willis
Cowling, deceased, pitts. against Elizabeth Jefries
Wm. ID. Wren, admir- of Robert Bell, decd, Robert
w. Shelton, deed, and other dts.
The defendant Robert w. Shelton, not having en-
tered his appearance and given security according
to the act of assembly and the rules of this court
and appearing, by satisfactory evidence that he is
not an inhabitant of this country; II is ordered that
the said defendant do appear here the first day Of
the next June term, and answer the bill of the Main
tis; and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted IN some newspaper published in the city Of
Richmond, for months successfully, and posted
at the front door OF the capitol, in the said city.
40 wM. G. PENntrrox. c. c.
! VIRGlNiA:--At rules, holden in the clerks Office
| OF the superior oour, of chanceiy for the Rich.
mond district the LIST day Of February, 1880: William
Sterling, pit against John Parkhill Samuel Parkhill
Charles COPELAND, Francis 10. Dyer, and other lfts
The defendants John Parkh and Samuel Parkhill
not having entered their appearance and given secu
rity according TO the OF assembly and the rules of
this court, and it appearing by satisfactory evidence
that they are not an inhabitants Of this country il
ordered, that the said defendants do appear here on
the first day Of the next June term, and answer the
bill OF the plaintiff and thata copy Of This order be
forthwith inserted IN newspaper published i'm
the city OF Rchomnd, for two months aud
posted ct the front door Of thecapo in the said city,
copy. Tesie,
IL WV. G.. PRSDLEroy, e. e..