The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-08-30

secure a great improvement in this department Of The
Mirror for while journal will continue 10 he mainly
supported by MIR Morris Mr.. Willis, and Mr.. Fay new
engagements will have been made with Capt Marry att,
and several other writer's Of established reputation on both
sides Of tho Atlantic 10 give the and oil their talents
and enrol themselves with those who like Mr. Cox have
become almost identified with our columns. These m
creased must necessarily give greater DIVER
s,y the paper; WHILE in order 10 promote that UNITY
Of purpose Which desirable such journal, and
which only be secured by its having one acting head
the Mirror has been placed under the immediate editorial
charge Of single person and the proprietor Is happy TO
announce that he has made permanent arrangement van
Mr. G. + Hoffman, who has for the last two months had
charge Of this department.
The Steel Engrayings now IN the course OF preparation
for the coming year. such shall be proud 10 lay
before counymon They commemorate the romantic
scenery and the uslrious characters OF our land The
landing OF Jamestown painted by Chapman VIII appear
among the historical landscapes and our series vi Tor
traits which began with llaeck, will he followed up by
those Of Bryant, SPngue Cooper, Irving and VerEanck
making when finished most valuable portrait gallery OF
Americans Of literary celebrity, while they illustrate the
genius Of Stewart lnnap, Weir and other native artists,
| of whom our country IS justly proud.
The Wood Engravings. 10 winch We have ever paid
great attention. the branch Of art TO which they belong
IS which our conntrymen are rapidly carrying toa
high degree of Perfection viii assume ne" Importance IN
this volume all viii acknon ledge who behold the sn-
peru specimen OF Chapmans genius and Adams skill III
an early number,
The Musical Department for the coming year will be
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Russell, aernated with choice morceaux from rare Eu-
opean collections, and occasional selections from new
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here in lurhcrarcc Of the claim which the New York
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