Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-06-18

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ter published in the northern cities; crcums,,nc.
which shows that something Of this kind is wanting,
nearer nome, to dspel ennu, and amuse the mind In
the hours OF relaxation from the enRrossiuR cares
OF female life. Why shall We not, them without v.ni
w. anticipate reasonable share Of patronage from the
matrons and maids Of District In carrying into
execution our proposed plan, shall Of course "A
IN duty bound endeavor to give universal satisacton:
we ran, we must look for indulgence from those.
who we are sure, will be always willing TO extend II
TO US, our fair patrons Our paper will be made up
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oy ther courtesy, to be able to present to our
readers, occasionally, \ choice Original Tale ana =
us 10 the more ideal but not less beautiful regions Of
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ma nav, cnosen The kaleidoscope" most in unison
WIN our plan, which will be to give at every turn .
constant succession Of ever-varyng but still besut;fnI
and pleasing forms and reflections As faint sLetch
following analysis. ga priori:" '"'
Popular tales, essays and sketches ,-;,;,.,
lected; 6'"A' s"o Sc
Memoirs of distinguished females in the vsr;o,. IL
Partments of public and private life;
journal OF the fashions, home and foreign in an
their vast varieties: 'o'' " -"
Excerpts, from the best authors;
Anecdotes, Of the more refined cast uttv s.v;,,s
excellent thoughts, &C.. I'D"
Notices OF the drama, criticisms on popular perform
ers &c.; p'''''
Original and well selected poetry, in which the MI
rty of the legitimate Muse alone viii be chershed:
IN Pohtcs-w'thout having any thing to say in favor
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in which our fair readers have an interest.
ROBERT n. MADRA,
CHARLES G.. p. HOUGR.
City Of Washington Feb. 1880.
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