Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-01-15
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING IN THE CRY OF RICHMOND
II WeekIy Miscellaneous Paper,
THE KALEIDOSCOPE,


'BNHE title OF the proposed publication, will at
a once convey idea of lis character. 1t is in
tended to be repository Of the many -coored flowers
OF the mind which daily spring up in the literary
jetd and to preserve from decay the numerous buds
OF genus, which are thrown, like fughves unon the
eeaK and deso!nte common of the world
1t is subject of surprise and regret, If not of
reprooch) tina, Richmond, the metropolis of Virginia
Wnere inc political wisdom, ard much of the literary
talent OF the State are annually cHngregaied, has no
papsr solely devoted 10 the cause OF literature The
undersigned feel confident that an appeal To the lite
Sry PRIDE OF the City and State is only wanting, to
renhsve, speedily, this reProach. Can 1t. for mo.
ment DC II matter of doubt whether periodical of
TINS sorl Will meet with support Shall it be SAID
that politics and the (rrOiities of fastion are the
only engrossng topics; Are the efforts of the intel
ect 10 o. uInoed and thrown in the the grOsSe
ahaIrs %! ear'h' Shall RicuMoHD-sha VIRof>IA-
continue 10 lock entirely TO other Cities and 9th
states, FOR mental nutrncn:, Surely not. Richmond
mas within her limits. souls susceptible of ennoblinr
emotions, and pens capable poItraying and giyinG
life to the burning thoughts Of the BRAIN. Her ydeug
men and her fair daughters insensible TO the
charms of cuya' cd intellect their sensibitics ar,
not deadcned by the cnervatlng influence Of mild
ana hcAe Climate; they destitute of that spirit
ut Iberahty which alone can cheer and sustain .
cleaner ~ the field Of literature
The culture Of the mind is obviously amongst tn
HTs OF our social duties: and to give relish To this
culture, means diversified as the operations Of
thought must be employed. Experience has taught
Us that our mental exercises must be tIreJ with
novelty and freshness and IN order to render the soler
reflections o. philosophy cndurab!e the gossamer webs
OF tncy must occasionally be spread before us I,it
must be represented N all its varied aspects-iis SOM
brc realities frightened and relieved by the rded I'M
ages of the Imagination.
To the iirer part Of creation the publishers would
cmPhai cal!y appeal The Ladies' Department will
ne an object OF peculiar and by heir Sia les or
jr0t1ns Will their prospects flourish or fade. They
canurt permit themselves 20 believe that those
who have IN charge the Intellectual prosperity oil
tho rising generation who have II 20 completely
~ their power to give n vi-tuous and nanny
direction to the energies Of tho nflHt mind-who
in short influence and give tone society, will look
with indifference upon work like this.
Under the persuasion then, that they III be cheer.
ed, encouraged, and sustained, i'm their lahois thcy
venture themselves hum ole pioneers in the cause
Ihey arc promised the aid Of gifted pens; and
by this help, hope to make their KALErpEscoPr
an agreeable reflector of the rich gcrns Of miud and
etoul. Their columns will be devoted principally to
he following SUD iCc:s:
I. Original and selected Moral Tales and ESSAYS.
2. Biographical sketches Of distinguished wrijcrs,
male aud female
3. Reviews and extracts from new publications.
{. General MscoIlany-cnbrGcIng instructive n5d
amusing anecdotes, conundrums, &c. &c.
5. Poetry.
News-fercgn and domestic.
Z Advcri-cmcnis-sUch only as interest the fair
Ii will be their especial care, IN catering for this
weekly repast, 10 agCid every thing which may have
the slightest tendency violate the nroccpts of yir
tue and morality, or raise blush on bcauys cheek:
and will be their pride % rondcr their periodical
welcome visitor every whcie-whcthcr IN the man.
sion OF the great. the cottage Of the lowlv
Terms The kALEtDEsCOrR will be printed on q
SUPERFICIAL cct--(surcrfnc)-- small new tyac. a.
So per annum. which may BE- discharged by tn paw
mcnt of 81 so in advance. Advertisements at the
usual rates The let M will be issued so soon ms
Sufficient number Of subscribers 20 warrant H. $500
have entered their on our list. Subscription
papers TO be returned by tho 25th Of April.
~ All letters and communications must be most
paid. Address Bennett d Hill Richmond, Va.
r NJ. BENNETT 4
w X. HILL.
a. Postmasters and others No distance who OK |
crt themselves 10 obtain subscribers shall receive
per cent, or tho fioh paper gratis
~ Editors friendly to the object will please give
tho above few Insertions ian 10 /
fENO THE BADIES.-Thc subscriber IS fecc.
v ed box OF patterns for lace and muslin '-or i
Jan IL Y. y. ShNXAY