Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-04-02
PROSPECTUS
~ ~ "'"''"' ~ "IIVNTIoN' u ~ IssUtD HuARrERLV,
LNTITLTp,
TIE ANERIC.4W PORYR.AIT GALLERY
Ut, original Fng1avIngS Of the
PORTRAITS OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS

iORlRAlIS OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS
OF TfL PREINT TME.
CCOMPaNiEDby accurate and lively Biographical sketch
"A es, embracing important facts and dates connected wrh
the history OF the character, services, ana official stations of
eminent contemporaries in the politics, morals, science, lte.,-
iurc and the arts of he United States.
An enlightened public have a deep interest in preserving the
memorials Of the persons and services of those individuals who
are advancing the national reputation, by the purity Of their
patriotism, their alaInmcn;s IN mental pnlosophy. the ext,on,
OF Their scientific researches, or by the creations OF their genius.
DHt INC civic wreath cannot, III a rcp"blic of frrcncn, be cntwin-
state patronage The collective opinions of those who couuusc
the community make up the decisions, when founded on tsct-
which are received as final 10y poucuty To furnish accur,r5
data for a true estimation of our eminent men. to collect and
preserve valuable original portraits, will be the leadiu. designs
i thS Pu'.catJ'' art and literature sustaining equal RESPONSE
bIiitIcs IN the enterprise.
The importance OF a design So interviewer with the pr.lc of
national character, needs no comment; the only doubtful quce-
uon III relation TO the subject, and that is one which time Is III
answer, Is, whether the periodical shall be entitled, by the merit
% It's er2ray!ngs, and the high, impartial, graphic character of
us biographical sketches, To the patronage Of The American
public, and the respect Of other nations
10 secure a favorable response rom public opinion. the pnl.
hsneTs distinctly pledge themselves thu, the crsravings sinai! be
,%s 80 .n"n o'7"d's ufa"h ny eminent artists, preserving
me integrity Gi o"une and characteristic expression. The style
o. the engraving shall he Of the highest finish, not ONLY to avoid
uniting delIcacy and soiness with the energy of truth and nature
The biographical dclncatons will bc drawn by writer's
whose Intellectual at'ainHtnt', habits Of investigations, AMI
anpassionaic philosophy, shall enable them, without fear or
favour, to study the elements of character as they would those
v. "a science ana derive theif views and decisions from the
evidences furnished by facts. ard sustained By dates pn,ir,
Importantly WI be observed IN respect to the divcrsiies of 20
iilc"' of Gc"Sous opinion The attitude which will bc assumed,
~ Tie contributors TO the Literary department ufthe publication.
Is expressed in the single remark, TINT the LrrrRATI of every
country Distinguished Tor philosophy ari the arts, are consider
tl NE uWItes VI merit, wh'ch may have been exaggerated or
unhcfyaiued by opposing parties But II is by 40 means the in
tcniion OF the publishers, while they secure tie impauialitv and
hdeiiy OF the sketches, to preclude the Gulshiugs Of genius. or
tlosc iVcy, glowing descriptions Of persons, mariners, mental
pecullariics, and achievements, which may, ~ connection with
the portrait, make the reader intimately acquainted with tic
living original.
Depending more on the spirited and hiiIml execution osihci,
design, Than on prospective promises, tho Publishers solicit tic
favourable regard and patronage Of the American Public IN am
enterprise which unIics the research and responsibility Of y
Standard biographical wu.k, with the pictorial establishment Of
an annual 10 sustain rhcu under the heavy expenditures
attending the publication, tt pOprelOTs confidently rely on
the good will aud support Of tc nation NJ LARGE, whose Glory
emiuatcs from the character Of individuals They msucctluiiy
solicit tic patronage oi tltt class Of their fellow citizens 81 no
have reason 10 lament that no similar publication cxisIedm the
days OF ihr.s fathers and g'audldtnrts, 90 rescue from oblivion
forms and .'5ty'5 worthy Oi the immortality Of their couu'r's
gratitude.
l. or ~IUEllCATIOV.
Lvcly number will contain tu,r hpllv finished 1n,'t.i...
with an autograph, and impartial biographical sketch of the
distinguished individuals represented. AMI Boo order tp suit tine
wotS w the several purposes uf historical illustration, such at
ionton will be paid 20 tho portraits, as will render tIrm M 10
accompany any present Or future history Of the nineteenth
.ru'uTy
Eour numbers, On fine royal octave, will bo published a yea,
.fni1.uing twelve portraits, "Iii the requisite letter press
itc first number wHl hg issued rlly 100 rmr cnsuin, simmer
The price 20 Suhsc ubcrs uIl be FIVE dular- per amin,
payable on the irl very NJ tr second number. o. non sulcrf
bof. the Price Willie one dollar and fry Gents each number
The execution OF the Epgmylug., and the arrangement si old,
%o'h' generally, SOD or Under tHc sup"'iutcn'cnce Ut James .
Persons desifoug Of bccorira subscribers. ire requested go
iDrwam their names early 20 the publisher
SAMUEL +. BRADFORD.
ihhdItIlhH' NI'rcht 1871. No I8 Chestnut s'rCt
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