The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-23

The Literary Arrangements for tho coming year must
secure great improvement, - ms aepansn =. ms
supported by Mr. Morris, Mr. Willis, and Mr. Fay, new
engagements will have been made with Capt Manyati,
and several other writer's OF established reputation both
sides Of the Atlantic to give the aid Of their talents
and enrol themselves with those who, like Mr. Coz, have
become almost identified with our columns. These in
creased resources must necessary give seas, Ave., a,ss,
OF purpose which il 30 desirable in such JOURNAL and
which can only be secured by It's having acting head
the Mirror has been placed under the immediate editorial
charge Of single person and the proprietor j. happy 20
thai be has made permanent arrangement with
Mr. C. +. Hoffman, who has for the last two months had
charge Of this department
The Steel Enguyings now in the course Of preparation
for the coming year. such shall be proud TO lay
before eounymen. They commemorate the romantic
scenery and the usrous characters oil our land. The
landing Of Jamestown, painted by Chapman viii appear
among the historical andscapcs and our series Of For
traits, which began with Halleck, will be followed up by
making when finished, most valuable portrait gallery Of
Americans Of literary celebrity, while they illustrate the
genius Of Stewart lnman Weir and other native artists
Of whom our country is justly proud
The Wood Engravings, TO which we have ever paid
great attention. the branch Of a To which they belong
is which countrymen are rapidly carrying TO a
high degree of perfection will assume new Importance IN
this volume all will acknowledge who behold the SUI
perb specimen Of Chapmans genius and Adams skill IN
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