The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-23
TENTH VOLUME OF THE
KNICKERBOCKER MAGAZINE.

~ Of the Knicker6ocker, or New York Monthly Maya
zine The publishers, mindful Of the favor with which
their efforts have been received at the hands Of heublic,
would embrace the Of new starting point,
fit look backward and forward" at the past
and prospective character and of their periodical
Within the brief space Of little than two and
half the number of copies issued Of the knickebocker
has been increased from less than fire hundred to
than four thousand without other aids than the acknow
lodged merits Of the acknowledged not more exp
city by this unprecedented success, than by upward Of
three thousand highly favorable notices Of the Magazine
which, at 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 OF many hundreds who desired specimen num-
bers and to whom they have been sent for examination
previous TO subscribing not but has found the work
worthy Of immediate subscription correct inference
in regard to the interest quality Of the matter furnished
by the publishers, may be gathered from the foregoing
facts In relation to the quantity given need only be
said that has always exceeded the maximum promised
and in the numbers for the last year, BY more Than four
graphical execution and material Of the Knickerbocker
and the character Of its mbeshmentswhich, although
expected by its readers promised by its propre
tors have nevertheless been giyeit is not deemed ne
cessary to speak. They will challenge comparison, it is
believed, with any similar periodical ut home abroad.
II has been Observed that the constant aim Of the cd-
tors in the management of the Knckerbocker has been
to make the work entertaining and agreeable Well
solid and useful Il is perhaps owing to the predomnancc
of these first named characteristics that has become
widely known 10 the public In addition to several well
known and popular series Of numberssnch the Odds
and Ends Of ne AZ
Blank Book of Country Schoomaster," " Wilson Con-
WORTH" Life in Florida" Loaeriana," The Eclec
tuagcnarian ." Notes from Journals Of Travels in Amcri
ca, and in various Foreign Countries" 1.-THE Fidgct Pa
pers" &c.libea space has been devoted to interesting
Tales illustrating American society, manners, the times
&c, embracing BESIDES stories Of the sea- and Of pahos
and h,mor upon great variety of SUBJECTS together with
biographies legends and essays, upon numerous and
red themes nterspersed with frequent articles of poetry
Of such description as to secure for the Magazine, in
this department, gratifying pre-eminence and celebrity
But neither the scientific nor the learned the solid
the useful, has been omitted lightly regarded Origi
nal articles, from distinguished writer's (Which have ut
tracted much attention in this country, and several of
which have been copied and auded abroad have appear
ed in the numbers Of the work. upon the following
subjects
Past and Present State Of American Literature South
American Antiquities; Inland Navigation; Geology and
Revealed Religion Insanity ard Monomania; Liberty
persus Literature and the Fine Arts Early History of
the Country Connection Of the Physical Sciences At
mospheric Electricity, New Theory of Magnetism, and
Molecular Attraction; American Female Character;
Pulmonary Consumption Pulpit Eoqucnce; The Pros
poets and Duties Of the Age ; Health of Europe and
Right Poetry Of the Inspired Writings; Chinese Ma
tons and Languages; Chemistry Laboratory Of Nature)
The Past, the Present, and the Future Our Country,
with Comments on its Parties, Laws, Public Schools,
and Sketches Of American Society Men, Education,
Manners and Scenery Philosophy Of the Rosicrucians
intellectual Philosophy, Phology Astronomy, Animal
and Vegetable Physiology, Asrology Botany, Minerao
gy and Phrenoogy Progress of the Age and of Modern
Liberty Christianity in France; American Organic
NcmalnS HISTORICAL hecolectlons, The Nature OF Co
NETS Discussion scriptnral Miracles; Sectional Dis
inctions Of the Union Peace Societies Pcriodcity of
Diseases Essays on Music, Fine Writing, &c; toge
Their with many articles OF kindred description which
would exceed the limits Of this advertisement to
rate in detail.
To the foregoing particulars the publishers would on
y add that period since the work passed into their
hands, have its literary capabilities and prospects been
ample and suspicious at present and that only
will the cxcrtions be continued, which have secured
their subscription list xampled increase but their
claims upon the public favor will be enhanced by every
which increasing cndcayors ENLARGED facilities,
and the most liberal expenditure, can command.
Back numbers have been reprinted TO supply Volume
Nine, and five thousand copies Of Volume Ten will be
printed, TO meet the demands Of new subscribers.
A few brief notices OF the Knickerbocker from well
known Journals are subIoined: .a.t..# ... II. -
"The progress Of the Knckerbocker is still onward II
is conducted with decided ability copious and varied
in it's contents and is printed in superior style At this
we haveltte space for literary and cannot
therefore, enable those OF our readers who not
this Magazine, TO Judge OF Its merits otherwise than upon
our assurance that they of high order "Nee York
American.
ave have found in the Knckerbocker so much 10 ad.
mre and little 10 condemn that can hardly trust
ousevest speak Of it from first Impressions ny We could
not do without being suspected OF exravagant praise
1T is not surpassed by any of its contemporaries home
abroad 1t sustans high ground in all the requisites
Of Magazine, and pleased to that its merits
are appreciated abroad well as at honc.-aBy Argus
This monthly periodical is well known that il
hardly needs compensation. having established for itself
character the ablest and most entertaining pub
Gallons IN the land. ~. 4. Journal ~ Com
"The Knckerbocker increase in attractions as
it advances in age II exhibits monthly variety of
tribuons unsurpassed in number ability."-Saf It.
"The work is IT. the highest degree credtabc 10 the
literature of our country"-Wash. Globe
ave have read several numbers OF this talented pc
riodica and rejoice in them They would do credit
any country to any state of civilization which hui
manty has yet arrived Narryaffs London Metropolitan
Magazine.
'fWc hope il will not be inferred from our omission TO
notice the several numbers Of the Knckerocker as they
have appeared that have there lost sight Of its charac
ter and increasing excellence II has become decidedly
OF the best Magazines in America The proprietors
have succeeded in procuring for its pages the first talent
Of this country, well valuable aid from distinguished
foreign sources. "-Nsw York Mirror.
awe have several occasions adverted the spirit
and tone Of the articles contained in this periodical
being radically American, and highly honorable