The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-02-08

the unceasing patronage which he has received, an
nounces to the Ladies who have so generously sus-
tanned their - B00k," that he has made new
rangements for their qualification. Convinced that
he could not in any way more efiectnally promote
the interests realize the wishes of his numerous
subscrbers be has secured the valuable aid of
MRS. SARAH j. HALE,
of Boston to whose superintendent the literary
department of the Lady's Book will hereafter be
committed For many years Mrs Hale has con-
Quoted the American Ladies Magazine piriod-
cal of uncommon me it, which will be merged in
the Lady's Book. Her abilities familiar to her
lcOuntrywomen, and OH both sides Of the Atlantic
she enjoys high reputation as one of the most
graceful, vigorous and accomplished OF our female
writer's.
Under the judicious management of Mrs. Hale,
the Iady's Book will not only maintain the excellent
character il has already acquired but II is confident
" expected that it will be rendered more eminently
" orhy of the support of those to whose interests
and amusement it has been and will continue 10 be
especially devoted The superior talents and the
taste of the Editor will give the work impulse;
" hile her own contributions, and those received
from Der personal friends land other correspondents
of whom a number have already promised, will rem
der il almost entirely original. Among others who
are expected to furnish matter for the Book may be
mentioned,
Mrs Sarah j. Hale, EdiiOr.-Mrs. L. II. Sigourney,
Mrs. fRn Stephens, Mrs CdTOiiue Lee Hentz, Mrs.
T.. f. ElleH Miss Leslie, Miss H. +. Could, Miss C.
! d., Joseph r. Chandler Morton McMichGei, Robert
/ r. Conrad Alerander Dimitry, ". f. Hale, f..
Burke Fisher, N. c. Brooks, Nm f. Burton, Uhiis
Gaylord Clark Joseph {. Neal, b. b. Thatcher, r.
Penn Smith.
The proprietor of the I.adys Book is determined
to use every means 10 maintain the superiority
which his publication has obtained. For years he
has gone steadily on in the course of Improvement
and he hatters himself that his facilities such as
to give his work eminen advantages over his COM
aenhs inf Late pn1ipS
him TO be liberal in his expenditures upon II, and
whatever can be accomplished by enterprise and
cost he is resolved TO effect. Besides the persons
aforementioned contributors, he has expectations
of receiving original articles .om several distinguish
led female writer's in Europe: and as an induce
ment TO writers of our own country, he is willing TO
pay for every article adopted by him as suitable to
lhs publication, as h igh Il rate Of remuneration as
will be given by the propreors ofany other perlodI-
cal published in the United States.
The mechanical portion Of the Ladys Book VIII
likewise be improved The typography will be
more elegant and the paper OF better quality.
During the year portraits, engraved on STEEL OF sev.
eral eminent ladies' will be given; and every second
month a coloured plate, illustrating the prevailing
fashion will be furnished Other embellishments
calculated TO enhance the appearance and increase
the value of the work. will be introduced and gen.
erally everything will be done that the most untnng
: purpose ofnaking the lady's Book pre-emnently
entitled TO patronage can suggest With the expe
rieuCe ne ld- uttIu- course oi
devoted TO the business, and the aid TO be derived
q from the distinguished lady who will hence!orth be
associated with him. The Publisher is confident that
: he will be able render the ample:t satisfaction to
= all who rsay become his panons lie, therefore.
with Just reliance on las claims to support, respect
!, fully solicis continuance of that liberal cncour-
: agemeui which has so kindly been bestowed on his
: endeavours.
The terms Of tie lad,'s Book az Three Dollars
!, per annun, payable in advance.
' LA Cooley, Publisher,
I. 100 Walnut street lhlsdelphil
: W. d. CALLAHAN Agent, Newport; by whom
Subscriptions received. and tle wofh Iur @
9 free of expense for carriage. Specimens can De
$ s.pn AT w Callahan's Book Store.
NJ The January number received lof snbscnber:'
4 aud also few extra numbers Tor those who wish
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