Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-12-08
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LADY'S BOOK
AN
LADIES AMERICAN N4c,z,NC

LADIES' AMERICAN MAGAZINE
The Proprietor of the Latiy's 3nk vratc.
'ui To- the unceasing patronage which he has
received, announces la the Ladies who have
so generously sustained their o,pn y,ool, -
that he has made new arrangements for Their
gra'ihca'ion. Convinced that he could mn,
IN any way more eilectually promote The in.
terests, or realize the wishes of his numer.
Gus subscribers, he has secured the valuable
aid of
MRS. SARAHJ. HALE.
ct D"ston, 10 whose superintendance the lii.
erary departments If the Laty's Buck will
hereafter he committed. For MANY years
Mrs Hale rs conducted the 4 meric.n la
dies Nagazine-a periodical OF uncommon
me'n, which will he merged i'm the Iady's
book. Her abilities are familiar In her
ceunirywomen, and on both sides of the Al.
lan'ic she enjnys high reputation as one Of
The most graceful, vigorous and aucompIish-
cd OF o'ii female writer's
Under the judicious management, Of Mrs
Hale, the Lady's Book will not only main.
| tain the excellent character il has already ac
Yuired, hut II is confidently expected thai il
Will he rendered more eminentiy worthy of
| The supPort ni those To whose interests and
amusement il has been, and will continue 10
be, especially devoted. The superior talents
WV h"S 'S'S WI VIC tstIiOT VIII give The
work anew impulse; while her own cnntri,
buttons, aud lhnse received from her nerson-
al friends, and other correspondents of ~ hmm
number have already promised, will render
IL almost entirely original Amongst others
who are expected 10 furnish matter for the
| Book may he mentioned,
Airs. SARAH }. HALE. Editor.
| Mrs. L.. H. SIGouRNEY,
MRs. ANN S. STEpurNs.
Mrs. CAROLINE LEE HENrx,
| MRs T.. r. Elicit,
| Miss LESLIE,
! Miss III. +. GOULD,
Miss e. r.. Goocu,
Miss l.. H. MEDINA,
*. >. MACK ENZIE, l. l.. d.,
JOSEPH II. CHANDLER,
MoRroN McMIcuAEL,
| RonERT Il. CONRAD,
ALEXANDER DIMIrRY, A NJ
| III. +. HALE,
E. BURKE FISHER,
| n y. BROOKS, a NJ,
| VIM. T.. BURTON,
I WILLIS GAYLORD CLARK,
JOSEPH &. NEAL.
! Il Il. THATCHER,
*. PENN SMITH.
The Proprietor Of The Lady's Book is de
termihed To u>e every means 10 maintain the
/ superiority which his publication has obtain.
eu. For years he has gone steadily on in
me course OF Improvement, and he ilatiers
| himself that his facilities are such as 10 rive
MS Work eminent advantages over his COM
petliors. Ills very ample subscripiinn list
enables him 10 be liberal in his eXuendi,ures
! upon II, and whatever can he accomplished
{ ny enterprise and cost he is resolved TO effect
| BesideS The persons above mentioned as cons
! 'rinulors, he has expectations, of recei, ing
! original articles from several distinguished
female writers in Europe: and as an induces
ment 10 writer's of our own country. he is
Wiling 10 pay for every article adopted by
him as suitable TO his publication, as high
rate Of remuneration as will be given by The
proirleiers OF any other per iudical in the u
nited States
The mechanical portion Of the Lady's
BOOK VIII likewise he improved. The ty-
biography VIII he more elegant, and the pa
per OF better quality. During the wear
portraits, engraved on steel, of several emf.
nen' ladies will he given: and every second
month coloured plate, illustrating The pre-.
Vailing fashion, will be furnished. Olber
embellishments, calculated TO enhance the
/ appearance and increase the value of the
work, viii be introduced and generally
every thing will he done that the most un .
lHlng purpose Of making the Lady's Book
I pfe-emlnently entitled To patronage can sug-
gesi. with The experience he has acquired
during long coGrse Of years devoted 10 the
business, and the aid 10 he derived from the
/ distinguished lady who will henceiorth be as
socldied with him, the Publisher is con fident
Il al he will be able TO render the amplest
satisfaction TO all who may become his nat,
TnTs. He, therefore, with Just reliance on
! Ills claims to support, respectfully solrclts
: continuance OF that liberal announcement
which has so kindly been besiow ed on his
! endedvourS.
The terms Of the Lady's Book are Three
Doli'rs per annum, payable il advance. All
orders must be addressed TO
| l.. A. Cooley,
| 100 Uulnut Street.
AS Tire publisher of the Lady's Book is
! connected with other popular periodicals, he
! suggests, Tor The convenience Of remittance
Z 80 if,,! inn