The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-10
TENTH VOLUME OF THE
KNICKERBOCKER MAGAZINE.

HN the first Of July 1887 commenced the tenth volume
zine. The publishers, mindful Of the favor with which
their efforts have been received ut the hands Of the public,
would embrace the Of new starting point, MS
a fit occasion to look backward and forward ut the past
and prospective character and OF their periodical
Within the brief space Of little more than two years and
half the number Of copies issued Of the knckeihocker
has been increased from less than five hundred to more
than four thousand without other aids thnn the acknow-
lodged merits Of the work acknowledged not more expii-
city by this unprecedented success than by upward OF
three thousand highly favorable notices of the Magazine.
which, different times, have appeared in the various
journals Of the United States, embracing those Of the first
and most discriminating class in every section Of the
Union or many hundreds who desired specimen num-
bers ind whom they have been sent for examination,
previous subscribing, but has found the work
worthy Of immediate subscription. A correct inference
in regard to the interest quality Of the furnished
by the publishers may be gathered from the foregoing
facts In relation to the quantity given need only be
said that it has always exceeded the maximum promised
and the numbers for the last year by more than four
hundred pages OF the clearness and beauty OF the typo
graphical execution and material OF the knckerbocker,
and the character Of its embeshments-which although
expected by its readers promised by its propre-
tors have nevertheless been givent is not deemed
cessary speak. They will challenge comparison 1t is
believed, with any similar periodical at home or abroad.
1t has been observed, that The constant aim OF the edi-
tors the management Of the Knckerbockcr has been
to make the work entertaining and agreeable as well as
solid and useful tispehaps owing to the pedomnancc
OF these first named that II has become SO
widely known to the public In addition 10 several well
known and popular series Of as the Odds
and Ends Of Penny Oapodana.' the Pal
myra Letters An Actors Alloquy, Leaves from the
Blank Book Of Country Schoolmastes ; w, wilson Con
tic. Passages from the Commonplace Book OF Sep
tuagenarian" Notes from Journals Of Travel, in Ameri
ca and in various Foreign Countries THE Fdset Pa
pcrs &cberal space has been devoted to interesting
Tales, illustrating American society manners the times
&c. embracing, besides stories OF the sea, and 81 pahos
and humo upon great variety Of subjects together WIN
ed themes ntcrspcrsed with frequent articles OF poetry,
Of such description to secure for the Magazine, in
this department. gratifying prcemnence apd celebrity
But neither the scientific nor the learned the solid
the useful has been omitted, lightly regarded Orgi-
nal articles from distinguished writers, (Which have ut.
tracted much attention in this country and several Of
which have been copied and lauded abroad have appear
ed in the numbers of the work. upon the following
subjects: s."#
Past and Present State Of American Literature; South
American Antiquities Inland Navigaton Geology and
Revealed Religion Insanity ard Monomania; Liberty
Literature and the Fine Arts; Early History Of
the Country Connexion q the Physical Sciences Al,
Molecular Attractions American Female Character;
Pulmonary Consumption; Pulpit Eloquence; The Pros
poets and Duties Of the Age; Health Of Europe and
America; Literary Protection and International Copy
Right Poetry Of the inspired Writings Chinese Ma
tons and Languages Chemistry Laboratory of Nature)
with III Comments na on is Parties Laws public Schools
and Sketches Of American Society, Men, Education,
Manners and scenery; Philosophy Of the Roscrucians
Intellectual Philosophy, Philology, Astronomy, Animal
and vegetable Physiology Astroiogy, Botany, Minealo
gy and Phrenoogy Progress of the Age, and OF Modern
Liberty; Christianity in France American Organic
Remains ; Historical Recollections, the Nature Of Co.
NETS Discussion on Scriptura Miracles; Sectional Dis
nctons OF the Union Peace Societies Periodicity OF
Diseases; Essays Music, Fine Writing, &C.; toge-
ther with many articles OF kindred description, which
would exceed the limits Of this advertisement to enume
rate in detail. aa .s .a #a
To the foregoing particulars, the publishers would
y add that at period since the work passed into their
hands, have its literary capabilities and prospects been
ample and suspicious at present; and that not only
will the exertions be continued which have secured
TO their subscription list increase but their
claims upon the public favor will be enhanced by every
means which increasing endeavors, enlarged facilities,
and the most liberal expenditure, can command.
NiDe and five thousand COPIES Of Volume fen will be
printed, to meet the demands Of new subscribers.
few brief notices Of the Knickerbocker, from well
known journals are subJoined:
"The progress Of the Knickcrbocker still onward 1t
is conducted with decided ability is copous and varied
in its contents and printed in superior style At this
have little space for literary and cannot
therefore, enable those Of readers who may
this Magazine Judge of its merits otherwise than upon
our assurance that they are OF high ordcr-Ne York
american
mre and little to condemn that hardly trust
ourselves to speak OF it from first Impressions could
do without being suspected of exravagant praise"
or abroad" II sstans high ground in all the requisites
Of Magazine, and we pleased TO that its merits
are appreciated abroad well at home -Aiby Argus
"This monthly periodical is well known that it
hardly needs conmendaon having established for itself
character among the abcst and most entertaining pubi-
cations in the land. ~ Y. Journal Of Com
"The Knckerbocker seems 10 increase in attractions
il advances in age Il exhibits monthly variety Of
trbuons unsurpassed in number or ability"-Nat Int.
sThe work is ir the highest degree credtae to the
literature Of our country - Wash. Globe IN
1--WE have read several numbers Of this talented pc
rodca and rejoice in them. They would do credit to
any country to any state OF civilization which hui
ranity has yet arrived "Maryans London Metropolitan
Magazine. r.. .... X
awe hope it will not be Inferred from our omission to
notice the several numbers Of the knckerbocker they
have appeared that have there los, sight Of its charac
ter aud increasing excellence Ii has become decidedly
of the best Magazines in America The propre'ors
have succeeded in procuring for its pages the first talent
Of this country, well valuable aid from distinguished
foreign sources"-Nerc Fork Mirror
eve have on several occasions adverted to the spirit
and tone OF the articles contained in this nerodca as