Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-04-28
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sarhy devoted TO tho colouring of The nla,c or
we ssinons' may possibly delay its delivery
for few days.
Although wo have repeatedly trcspassed
upon The iIiendiy dispositions OF our patrons.
ny no''cla ourselves the progressive improve
meats Of Tie Lady's Book, we felt IL Su,v
which was necessary 10 be performed, 10 or
der That they might be fully satisfied of The
eexerhons We were making to deserve their
favourable opinions.
The contents OF the present month may not
DC Judged so diversified as several Of the for
mtr numbers; but we believe there viii be
discovered no dIminution Of interest in arr
part % well satisfied are we Of this faci.
that we have felt convinced thei several of
tue aItlcles would be pronounced superior n
exceHenca to many that have already appear.
ca IN the work. Among our female readers
especially, the story of "Alphonsine,'' by
lady OF tins city, will hc much approved
lhe Embeil shmens are particularly wcli
adapted to the cl aracter which has been so
ally sustained throughout The Plate Of tie
Fashions itself conveys more finish and ex.
cellence than has been heretofore embodied
IN this department of the decorations; and
we ieel called upon TO award large share
OF the credit OF It's success 10 the abilities
and attention Ct Col. Z. G. CHLps, whose
skill and talent, as sn engraver, are weik
known over the Union II ncludiog the plate
u patterns for Bonneis md Cops, in this num-
Der, we give two popular pieces of Music
Two patterns OF Embroidery The o,na-
me''iat .}ri'st- and the plate representing
'the co'Jpgaiiag II rerb."
CONTENTS oFTHE APRIL NUMBER. ).
Philadelphia Fashions for April, 1851
with an Eagraciag, ,iehl, coiored. Lyrical
Writings. Distinguished Cbaract tiers The.
Sky Leapers Pastoral Sovereignty. De-
cay OF the Magnificent. A Fathers Advice
to his Daughter. S.nscof Honour. Epitaphs
and Church Yards. i he Beautiful Stream
Original Capsand Bonnets--.7n Engraring.
10 Laura-La Basiis The Knight with
Snowy Plume. The Ornamental Artist with
Eagrarings. Alfred and Ethelwitha. New.
Years Day. Dream. History of a Dia-
mond. Increase Of The Numbers Of Mankind.
The B,ide-by Theodore Hook. DIR. Seldcn.
Stanzas The Sky lark. CoDjugating Verb
with an ENGRAVING. Follow Me. A Moor
sh t.ncampment Mirror of the Graces. SUI
periluous Hair. To the Earth - by Hoilings.
Sir Nicholas at Marston Moor. The Gold
Cross. The Wonders of Physics. The Dead
Engineer. True Beauty. Embroidery for
Head Dresses-tsce EngraUings Stanzas---.
by T.. NJ. Fitzgerald. Tho Appeal--T. w.
Alphonsine by Miss Leslie. The Nuptials.
Horn Music and its Origin. The Crusades~
Chapter on Shawls. She weeps DER the
Trinkets he gave her--set TO yNuuc. The
Tartar Drum--set TO Music. Woman--by
The Gatherer. Recipes. Serenade.--T.
Original.
The plan Of this publication has now been
fairly submitted to the public. That we have
accomplished one, and the most importank
object, IN satisfy ing our fair readers that we-
hold IN high esteem their intellectual tastes
and pursuits, is sufficiently attested by the
success Of this work, which 10
avowcdly and exclusively devoted TO their
uses ard advantage. A higher range in tho
walks Of literature has been hitherto pursued.
in publications Of similar description, was;
chosen by US in the beginning, and this course
we have since steadily pursued. II would,
indeed, be bumlliating TO suppose that in a
country like ours where the possession Of ia
lent has never failed to enlist admiration, q
share oil the enthusiasm we feel for persons
of high literary renown, did notproceed from
the awakening impulses of female society,".
II is here that the mind OF man, when his
years are unripe and judgment unnformed,is
cultivated and prepared for active
usefulness in future life; and the earliest and
most powerful incentive TO the youthful aspi-
rant for fame are those derived from loving
mother or gentle sister; nay more, the same
Influence continues TO be exercised under o.
ther notifications until the flame OF Genius
burns steadily and brightly, and even then adj
ministers its cherlshing and protective quail
ties.
Too much solicitude cannot be felt BY pa
rents in regard 10 the cultivation of prcpss
taste in the different, and especially the fe-e
male branches oil their families. II would
perhaps be assuming too much TO say that no
exception can be taken TO any part of our
work, since it is impossible that the various
and multiplied wishes of a numerous body Of
readers be perfectly gratifed; but wa
believe that il is liable to fewer
exceptions than most Of those publications.
which have been specially dedicated TO the
amusement and services Of the softer sex
There is one matter in which we claim
praise. The most fasiidious cannot discover
IN any passage contained in this work thot
Dr. expression which, however niisconstrued,
could
'Gire virine scandal, innorence q fear,
"Or from the soft eyed rirgin drGie tear"
We have laboured zealousIy in promoting
what tot appeared the best interests Of the
emale sex, and in performing this agreeable
luty, we have endeavored to blend the use-