Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-09-01
THE KAIEIDEscopr


IN daily issued to the public in the Dis,rct NJ C.
lumbia the undersigned under the that
still another is requisite, in order to put the finishing
link to the literary chain, IF they NAV be ,
use hghre,) which will then cncirce the aten miles
square vi the papers published here, with one SOL
itary eSception-(and that is of such character
as not tn interfere, in the slightest degree with their
proposed publication Politics IS the BEGINNING the
middle, and the end-"the order of the dsy,"-to the
complete exclusion OF all reading of more refined and
imag NATIVE description more polished and eIe-
CANT germs of li,eTature-which impart instruction
while they give lie and animation to the social circle
1t will be observed above that the undepsign ned pro.
pose to depart somewhat from the beaten track of
other woud'be as well as succt ssfu, Editors, in the
Districts and for that purpose, have determined to de.
srote their time and talents such they possess en-
rey to the amusement and instruction Of the faire,
portion of creation, Why this object has been so lii
tie regarded by the conductors of the Press in thc
three cities is matter of surprise every one. The
undersigned will not attempt form reason for this
neglect lest prejudice might deem them unjust to
others OF their profession. II is fact that the ladies'
of the District of Columbia have evnccd abundant ill.,
eraity in their subscriptions papers of this carac
ter, published in the northern cities n crcums,annc
which shows that something of this kind is wanting
nearer home, to dspel ennui, and amuse the mind in
the hours OF re Kaon from the more enprossnp cares
of female lfe. Why shall not, then without van;
~, anticipate reasonable share of patronage from te
mstrons and maids of our District In carving in,
execution our proposed plan, shall, OF course 8
in duty bound, endeavor give universal
| If we fail, must look for indulgence from thost
who, we are sure will be always willing to extend IL
to us, our fair patrons. Our paper will be made I'D
refined literary publications of the present and by
gone days; and, while hope exhibit such jude.
ment in these to satisfy fair readers that we
have their improvement well their amusement AZ
heart pledge that nothing will appes, m
our pages which shall cause the mantling blush to q f.
fuse the fair cheek OF the decately modest. We
have liberal promises of RI literary
ladies and sc ltlemen of high standing moreover and
hope by Their courtesy, to be able present to or
readers. occasionally choice Original Tale, and a
visit to the more ideal but not less beautiful regions
Poesy.
Of the "thousand. and-one" appelations peculiarly
suited TO publication like :he one here proposed We
have chosen "Thc kaleidoscope" most IN unison
with plan, which will be to give, ut every turn
constant succession Of ever-varyng, but still beautiful
and pleasing, forms and reflections. As faint sketch
of the nature Of work, beg leave present tie
following analysis ga prior"
Popular tales. essays, and sketches original and Sc.
lectcd;
Memoirs Of distinguished females, the various de-
Partments of public and private life;
journal of the fashions, home and foreign, in all
their varieties:
Excerpts, from the best authors;
Anecdotes, OF the more refined cast; witty sayings,
excellent thoughts. &C.;
Notices Of the drama, criticisms on popular perfornu-
ors, &c.;
Original and well selected poetry in which the Dill.
ry Of the legitimate Muse alone will be cbcrished
In pohtcs--wthout having any thing TO say in favor
OF any party, We pledge ourselves the unconditional
support OF the Ladies choice whenever fully and fairly
expressed;
And last, though not least VIC PROPOSE 70 adm;, M
advertisements, such only excepted as relate to affairs
IN which our fair readers have interest
ROBERT ~. MADRA,
CHARLES G. T.. HOUGH
City oil Washington, Feb 1880.
IEnms-"The kaleidoscope, and Ladies' Literary
Gazette will be printed on paper of the best quality.
with new type, at Three Dollars per annum or Two
Dollars and Fifty Cents, &c paid in advance.
II will be published and delivered to subscribers in
Washington city and Georgetown Friday evening,
For subscribers at distance, they will be mailed inn
mcdiateiy on publication.
The first number-as a specimen of the work-will
appear on Friday the ID day Of April next. NJ &H
~ Subscription papers are placed at the Bookstore
OF j. ". Nash feb u
NVIRGINIh:-At rules, holden in the clerks Office
" OF the superior court OF chancery Tor the Rich.
mond district, the ID day OF August, 1880: Samuel T.
Puliam, assignee df John w. Smith, and other pltfs
against Edmund W. Rootes, ex'or uf Augustine Davis
decd: Thomas =. Webb and Harriet his wife, Samuel
Sheppard and Maria his wife, Edwin Davis and Charles
r. Davis and Matilda his wife, dts
The defendants Thomas =. Webb, Edwin Davis.
ana Charles I. Davis and Matilda his wife, not
having entered their appearance and given secu-
rity according To the act of Assembly and the
rules OF this court and IL appearing, by satisfactory
evidence, that they not inhabitants OF this counry
II IS ordered, that the said defendants do appear hero
on the LIST day of the next Janry term end answer the
bill OF the PLAINTIFFS and that copy OF this order be
forthwith inserted in some newspaper published in
the city Of Richmond, for two months successIvcly
and posted at tho front door Of the capitol in the said
city. a copy. Testc
81 WIN. g. PsSpLIToH, c. e..
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