Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-01-22
PROPOSALS
ron PUBLISHING THE CITY OF RICHMOND
"A Weekiy Miscellaneous Paper,
CALLED
THE
NAHMIll MSg0PRs

THNHE title Of the proposed publication viii at once
d convey an idea OF i' character. /, is Intended
10 be repository OF the many caloIe ed howersoi the
mind, which daily spring up in the literary field; sni
to preserve from decay tho numerous buds OF genius
which are thrown, like fugi;ves, upon the bleak and
desoiate common. of the world.
II is subject of surprise and regret (if not CT re-
proach) that Richmond, the metropolis OF Virginia,
where the political wisdom, and much Of the literary
talent Of the State, annually congregsted, has no
paper solely devoted to the OF literature. The
feel confident that appeal TO the literary
pride Of the City and State, is OILY wanting to remove
speedily. this repfosch. Can it, for moment, be
matter Of doubt, whether periodical Of this sort will
meet with -"ppor' Sail il be said that politics and
the fivolifies IF fashion. the only engrossipg to-
pics! Are the efforts of the intellect to be BUNDLED,
and thrown in tue OF the grosser Affairs Of earth!
Shall RIcHMoND.--shall continue to
look entirely to other Cities and to other States, for
mel ial u,rirnep,? Surely not. Rchmsnd has within
her limits, souls susceptible Of eunobng emotions, aud
pens capable Of pour,rayiug aud giving life 10 the burn
ing thoughts of the brain. Her young men aud her
tir aughers, not insensibls TO the charms Of
cultivated intellect; their sensblies are not deadened
by the epervaing influence OF mild and tickle climate;
nor are they destitute OF that spirit oil iiosrsy when
alone cheer and sustain CLEANER In the hcId OF
literature
The culture Of the mind Is obviously amongst the
tot social duties and 10 give relish To this
uture dver-isd as thu operations Of thought
mus, be employed Experience has taught us that our
mental exercises must be tinged with novelty and
freshness; and ia order render The sober reflections
of philosophy endurabe, the gcsamer webs oil fancy
must occasionally be sptead bsfjre Life must be
represented ia all its varied ssps css soubre reali-
ties frightened and relieved by the gi'ded images oil
the iinagin nation
To the farer part Of CREATION the publisher. would
empha'icaliy appeal. The Ladies' Department will be
and object OF peculiar care, aud by their smiles or
trotcns will their prospects ou,sh fade. They
permit themselves TO believe that those who have
in charge the inteectua al pro petty Of The rising
ration, who have completely in their to give
virtuous and happy direction to the energies OF the
infant mind-who, in short. influence and give tone to
society, will look with indifference upon work like
th'.
Und the persuasion tn N, tina, they will be cheer
oil, encouraged, and sustained in their lahore, they
venture themselves humble pioneers in the cause.
They promised the aid OF gifted pens; add, by this
hep hope TO make their KALEIpEscoPE an agreeable
ell cor OF the rich gems OF mind ami soul Their
will be devoted principally to the following
SUI 'ct.:
l. o iginai and selected Moral Tales and Essays.
2 Biographical Sketches oil distinguished winters
male and female.
! s. Reviews and extracts from new publications.
L. General neutrality-suspicious. instructive and
amusing Anecdotes, C0nundsums, &c., &C.
| s. Poetry.
| g. News-foreign anil domestic.
T. Adyertis sments-such only a. interest the fair.
Twill be their especial cara, 10 catering foT this
weekly repas to avoid every thing that may have the
slight ST tendency violate the Ftecepts CT virtue end
morality or raise a blush oh beauy's cheek and il will
be their pride to render their periodical welcome vs-
tier every whefewhether In the mansion oil The great,
or he cottage OF the iowly.
TEaMs The KALEiDEscopE will he printed on
a SupeTroyai Shest-(supetiins paper) -snsN new
type, at So co per anDum, which may b. discharged
by the payment Of 81 so in advance. Adve rsements
at the usual rae
| The fiest No. will he Issued suficien,
number of Subscribers to warrant it (5oo) have enter
ed ,hsir names ii t. Subscription papers 10 be
reformed by the 25,h OF April.
HTAil letters aud cominunc atoms by msl, must be
po1l paid. Alre.s Bsuneu s. Hill. Rchmend, ".
r. NJ BENNETT.
w. II. HILL
/ o. PosImasers and others, at di-ta;cs, who exert
'temselves t. obtain snbscrihsIe, shall receive 10 per
cent, he hhh paper gratis.
! NJ Editors throug bout the State, friendly TO the OBJ
jec:, will confer favor by giving ;hs above few in
sertions Jan. IL. 10