Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-31
PROSPECTUS
or An ORIGINAL rusircArioN, TO By ISSUED QUARTERLY,
ENrirLTp,
TIE AMERICAN PORTRAIT GALLERY:
Or, Original Ergsavings Of the
PORTRAITS OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS

Or, Orgmal Ergsavrnes of the
PORTRAITS OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS
oy TIE PRESENT rius.
A CCOMPANiED by accurate and lively biographical sketch
"a es, embracing important fact. aud dates connected wuh
the history Of the character, services, ann official stations of
emrnen, contemporaries IN the politics, morals, science, ltc:a-
ture and The arts OF the United States.
An enlightened public have a deep is,crcs, III preserving she
memorials of the persons and service. OF those individuals who
are advancing the national reputation. Inv The ru,,,v nj ,brr
patriotism. ;heI attanmcn's III mental philosophy, the extent
OF their scientific researches, or by the creations Of their genius
But the civic wreath CANNOT, ~ a, yyr,,,,i,, -, Ccc,,c, IL, ,n,,.;,
ed around the brows Of worth by the hand cf government or
state patronage The collective opin,on of those who compose
The oonmsnry make up the deoI-ionS, when founded nn Iicrs,
which are received as fual 10y roscuty. To furnish accurate
data for a true estimation Of Our enniucu, men, to collect aud
preserve valuable original portraits, " N hc the leading designs
at this Iut!CauOI. art and literature SUSTAINING, ,Uual ,esunusi
hiit!G IN the Sn,CIpusc.
The Importance OF a design So interviewer with the pride Of
national character, needs no comment: the only doubtful cues
,inu M relation to The subject. and that is one which lime " N
answer. Is, whether the periodical shall be entitled, by the ncri
~ ITS ensravinss, and the hugh, impartial, graphic character OF
IT. biographical sketches Ia ,hc patronage uf the American
public, aud the respect of other NATIONS
10 secure = favorable response from public or, N. the uL,
liShr { = distinctly pledge themselves HAT the cu.rayugs shah hr
executed from originals dEawn by en,ncu, a,us,s. preserving
the integrity OF o"''me and characteristic expression. 'rnr style
~ me engraving shai lac Of the highest finish, not only to avoid
dishonouIng tie originals, bat tn MAX Tive progress ut the art,
uniting deiIcarE aud soitncss with the energy Of truth and nature.
The Biographical deliucauous VIII re drawn Ivy winters
whose intellectual! at'aiuncuts, habits at investigation, aud
dispa>slona'c philosophy, shall enable them, without fear OF
favour 10 study the elements OF characIGr as they would those
OF science, and derive their views and decisions from the
evidences furnished by facts, and sustained by dates. Entire
nipdi""h'y VII DC observed III respect 10 the Universities Of pn
lNichi OF religious opinion The attitude which will be assumed,
W 'c h'iluIito WinC literary department OF the publication.
Is expressed IN the single remark, that the LiIERlTI Of every
country distinguished Tor philosophy and the arts, are consider
ed The umpUeS Of merit, winch may have been exaggerated or
undervalIfo by opposing parties But II H. 10y ~ means In. IN
tention OF the publishers, while they secure the Imrarralty and
fidelity Cf tic kctchcs. To preclude the furnishings Of genius, or
those lively. glowing descriptions nf persons, mariners, mental
PrcpiiariieS, aud achievements, which may, IN rouncctinu with
the poItra', MAKE til: lcaGcr intimately acquainted with the
living original.
Depending more on the spirited and arhluI execution Of their
dessn, Than on prospective promises, the Publishers solicit the
regard and patronage of the American Public in an
which unIies the research and res; ousIblty of a
hogIapncal work, with tine pictorial establishment OF
an annual 10 sustain them under the heavy expenditures
auendinG the publication, the pIoprie,Urs confidently rely or
TIE good Will aud support OF the nation at large, whose glory
from the character Of individuals. They respectfully
soicii the patronage OF that class Of ;hcir fellow citizens who
nave reason to lament that no similar publication existed III the
days ~ their fathers and g,ardfathcrs, to Ic,Cuo from oblivion
and virtues worthy of the immortality Of their coun,ry's
gratitude.
PLAN or PUBLICATION
Every number will contain three highly finished portraits.
wrh an autograph, and impartial Biographical sketch of the
distinguished individuals represented; aud in order to suit the
To TN" several purposes Of historical illustration. such al
wa! he paid 80 the portraits, as will render them III 10
any present or future history Of the nineteenth,
century.
Four numbers, on fine royal octave, will be published 4 yrar
twelve portraits, with the requisite letter press
l he FIRST number whl be- issued early in the ensuing summer.
The price To Subscribers will be five dollars per arnum
payable on the delivery OF the second number; to non.subscri-
beers the price Will tie one dollar and fifty cents each number
The execution Of the Engrav,ngs, and the arrangement, of the
woIk, generally, will be under the superintendent of flames T.
Lonsacre
Persons DESTROYS or becoming subscribers, arc requested 10
forward their names early TO the publisher,
SAMUEL F. BRADFORD,
ihiade!PhIa, March, 1881. No. ll9 Chestnut street