Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-01-12
THE KALEIDESCOPE.
ITNHE title Of the proposed publ,cation

IfNHE title Of the proposed pub1Icationl will n,
once convey On idea Of its character. It is in.
tended tn be repository Of the many -colored flowers
Of the mind which daily spring up in the Hferar1
Jteid and to preserve from decay the numerous buds
OF genius, which are thrown, like fugitives upon the
bleak and desoate common Of the world
IL IS subject Of surprise and regret If mt or
reproach that Richmond, the me ropolis of Virginia
where the political wisdom, and much of the literary
aieht OF the State are annually congregated has no
paper solely devoted to the cause Of literature. The
undersigned feel confident that appeal TO the lite
rary pride of the City and State, 10 only wanting to
remove, speedily, this reproach Can it. for a mo
meht, be matter Of doubt, whether periodical of
, tins SOFT wl meet support Shall it be SAID
lhal Pontics and the riroiities Of fashion are the
only engrossing topcsl Are the efforts of the intel
iecf to be humbed and thrown in the ren
affairs ofen Shall RIcHMoNo shall VIncIyrA,-
continue to look entirely TO other Cities and o,b.-
States, Tor mental nutriment? Surely moi, P;cbr,nnJ
mas within her limits. souls susceptible OF eun,hIng
emotions. and pens capable of porrayinp and oiyin
u'e to the burning thoughts Of the brain Her Young
men and her fair daughters not insepsible To the
Charms OF cultivated intellect their sensb,i1ies
not deadened by the enervating influence of mild
and IckIe climate; nor are they destitute of that spirit
OF liberaty which alone can cheer and sus,o;, n
CLEANER in the field of literature
The culture of the mind is obviousIv a,non,s, III.
nrst oil our social duties; and give relish to this
culture, means as diversified as the opera,ioue of
lhought must De employed Experience has taught
us that our mental exercises must be ii.1ed with
novelty and freshness and in order 10 render the obor
rchectiors otphiosophy endurabe, the possaner webs
OF Fancy must occasionally be spread before rs Life
must 6e represented in all it's varied aspectsts som
ore realities frightened and relieved by the rided i'm
ages OF the lima gnation.
10 the tairer part OF creation the publishers would
emphntcally appeal The Ladies' Department will
oe an OBJECT of peculiar care; and by their smile, mr.
Jrotons will their prospects flourish or fade rbar
cannot permit themselves TO believe that those
VINO have IN charge the intellectual prosperiiv of
the rising generation, who have it SO complies civ
direction TO the energies of the infant rnind-yybo
IN short influence and give tone to society will look
with indifference upon a work like this
huer the persuasion then, that they will be cheer
eu encouraged, and sustained, in their labois they
venture themselves hum ole pioneers in the cause
ihey are promised the aid of gifted pens; and
oy THIS help, hope to make their KALErpEscopE
an agfeeaoie reflector OF the rich gems of mind and
soul. Their columns will be devoted nrircin.Tv 20
the following sub jects
I. Original and selected Moral Tales and ESSAYS.
= biographical sketches of distinguished writer's
male and female.
G. Reviews and extracts from nevu n,h,.,,;o,
a. General Mlscellany-embracing instructive and
amusing anecdotes conundrums, &c &c.
,. Poetry.
6. Dews-fsreign and domestic
q. Adveulsements-sucho nlv.us interest tho fai-
VIII De their especial in catering for this
weekly repast to avoid every thing which NAV ha,
the slightest tendency to violate the precepts of yir-
tue and morality, raise blush on beauty's cheek;
anu Will be their pride TO render their periodica
welcome vsiter every where-whether in the mar
SION OF the great, or the cottage of the lowy
Terms The KALEIoEscops will be printed n, n
superroyal Sheet--( superfne small new tyne. at
Sa per annum. which may be discharged by the pay
ment of 81 so in advance. Advertisements ut the
usual rates The LIST No will be issued SO soon as
sufficient number of subscribers to warrant it, $500
hive entered their names on our list Subserp,iop
papers to be returned by the e5th of April.
VI All letters and communications must be posi-
paid. Address Bennett 81 Hill. Richmond, Va
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u Postmasters and others at q distance who en-
cr themselves to obtain subscribers shall receive 10
ger cent, or the fifth paper gratis
u Editors friendly to the object will please give
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