Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-03-23
PIiOSPECTUS
or An ORIGINAL PUBLICATION, TO QUARTERLY,
- Untitled,
TIE AMERICAN PORTRAIT GALLERY.
~ Or, Original EugIavngs of the
PORTRAITS OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS

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PORTRAITS OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS
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IIohfaNil by accurate aud lively biographical keIch-
es Embracing Important facts and dates connected
he history oi The character services official
eneH contemporaries IN the politics. morals, science
'ufe and the arts OF the United States
An enlightened public have deep interest in preserving
are advancing the national reputation purity Of their
patriotism, their attachments in mental philosophy, extent
vi their scientific researches the genius
But the civic wreath cannoi republic eemen entwi-
ed around the brows OF worth by hand
state The collective opinions those who
he community make up the decisions, when founded facts
which received final by poseriy To furnish accurate
data ioT true estimation OF eminent collect
preserve valuable original portraits will be the Leading
OF this public and literature sustaining equal
b'llties ~ the enterprise.
The Importance design interviewer with the pride of
national character connet: The only doubtful oues
ton IN relation subject aud that is one WHICH time % III
answer H whether the periodical shall entitled by the merit
OF ITS eneavns aud the high impartial graphic character of
It's biographical sketches patronage Of the American
public, and the respect of other natinns.
10 favorable response public opinion the pub
seTs distinctly pledge themselves that shall be
executed from originals drawn by eminent artists
Inc integrity OF and CHARACTERISTIC expression. ays
OF the engraving shall be Of the highest nsh not only 20 avoid
the originals but to mark the progress Of the art,
Inc biographical deineatons will be drawn by writers
whose intellectual attanments habits Of and
spass'onae philosophy, shall enable them without fear
to study the elements of character they those
OF science, and derive their and decisions from the
eSreees furnished ny facts aud sustained by dates Entire
npattihiy will be observed respect divesies OF Do
Icsl OF religious opinion The attitude which ill assumed
by the contributors /" the literary department
is expressed the single remark rEarI of every
ed Tie unpre OF meE which been exaggerated or
unueTvaued opposing parties But means the i'm
ehon OF the publishers while they mparia ty and
fidelity OF the Sketches preclude 6nshnss genius
those lively glowing descriptions OF persons, marne mental
pecuares and achievements which may connection with
the portrait make the reader intimately acquainted with the
living original.
Depending the spirited faithful execution ,Gsr
design man on prospective promises te Publishers the
favourable regard and patronage OF Public in an
enterprise which unes the research responsibility of
standard biographical work, with pictorial Of
an annual 10 sustain them under Inc heavy expenditures
attending the publication, tie popneOrs confidently
the good VIII and support OF the nation large whose glory
emanates from the character of individuals They respectfully
solicit the patronage that class Of their fellow who
have lament that similar publication existed IN the
forms and virtues worthy Of the Immortality of their couny's
! gratitude.
Every number will contain three highly finished portraits
with autograph, and impartial biographical sketch of the
distinguished individuals represented and
work to the several purposes of historical illustration,
tention will be paid 20 the portraits will 20
accompany any present future history Of tho
century.
-Four numbers fine royal octave, will published year
containing twelve portraits, with the requisite press
The hrs number will be issued early In the ensuing summer
The price Subscribers will be i've dollars per annuu
payable the delivery of second number
beIs the price will be dollar and fifty number
The execution OF the Engrayngs end the arrangement
oTS generally viii be under the supeTnendence Of James
. Longacre.
y forward their names early the publisher.
/. SAMUEL r. BRADFORD,
fhHadePhia, March, 1881 No Il9 Chestnut street..
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