The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-06
THE AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY;

Magazine of Poetry biography, and Criticism, 10 BE- PUB
hstcd Monthly miM splendid illustrations on Steel
WHILE nearly every country Of the old world can
which the seal Of peoples favorable judgment has been
set and which exhibits TO foreign nations IN the most
striking light the progress Of civilization and literary re-
fncnent among its Inhabitants while England, especial
y, proudly displays 10 the world corpns Poear,1a the
use Of whose immortal wreath has shed brighter glory
upon her than the most splendid trianiphs which
her statesmen and her sodicry have achieved,
country seems destitute Of poetic honors Appedrs, We
say, for although no full collection OF the CHEF dGtrrcs OF
writer's has been made yet there exist, and occa
sionay to he With productions of American poets
which viii bear comparison with the noblest and most
polished efforts Of European genius, and which claim for
America high rank in the scale OF literary elevation
is coded 10 older and IN some respects more la
yorcd lands a"..
Impressed with the correctness Of this Judgment
propose Issue monthly magazine which shall contain
perfect unmuiatcd form, the most mcrliotious and
beautiful illusions Of the poets Of America, of the past
and present tinc with such Introductory, critical and
geographic notices shall he necessary correct under
standing of the works presented TO the reader and to add
m,eres, 20 the publication. Those who imagine that
there exists dearh Of materials for such undertaking,
who believe that the Aonan Maids have confined their
richest fyors transatlantic brethren 10 the eScu
sion Of native genius, viii be surprised 10 learn that we
already possession of more than two hundred vol
Of the production OF American ars from about the
year 1890 the present day Nor 1t from these
alone that materials may be drawn There but few
writers in country who pursue authorship
ton, and whose works have been published IN collected
form Our poets especially have generally written for
particular occasions, with the remembrance Of which
their productions have gone TO cs their illusions have
been carccssy inserted in periodicals OF slight merit and
limited circulation where they unlikely 10 attract
notice to themselves, draw attention to their authors
The grass Of the field or flowers Of the wilderness are
growing the ashes Of many Of the highly gifted Who,
through the Wild and romantic regions of republic,
have scattered poetry in "ngots bright from the mint OF
genius" and glowing with the impress of beauty and the
spirit Of truth, in quantities sufficient known and
appreciated il would be in other countries,
70 them an honorable reputation throughout The world
Such were Harvey, author Of Crystalline and the Fever
Dream, Sands author Of Yamoydcn; : Wilcox, author
of the Age Of Bcncvolcnce; Robinson, author Of The
Savage Little, the sweet and tender poet of Christian
feeling the arnencd Brainard, and many beside, whose
writings almost unknown, save by their kindred
ciacs and friends. ......
With the names Of those poets who within the last few
years have extended the reputation of American lite
nature beyond the Atlantic, Bryant, Dana, Percival,
Spragne Sgourncy, Whittier Willis, &c. the public
familiar and thcmthat there exists, though
long forgotten and unknown. mlnc OF poetic wealth,
rch varied and extensive, which will amply repay the la
Dor of exploring IT, and add undyns usre the crown
which encirccs the brow Of American genius In tho pu-
LEGATION proposed shall rescue from the Oblivion
10 which they have long been consigned, and cnhalm
bright and mperishable form the numbcrlcss gems Of
purcs ray with which our researches into The literary an
tqucs Of our country have endowed US and we
6dent that every lover Of his native land viii regard
enterprise patriotic and deserving the support Of the
citizens OF the United States tending to elevate the
character Of that country in the scale Of natons and
ser It's claims to tho station 10 which It's children entities
it, With this conviction ask the patronage OF the
mcrng its support by exhibiting TO the world proud
evidence that America, in the giant strength of her Hercu
lean childhood destined crc long cope the OF
literature with those lands which for centuries have boast
ed their civilization and refinement, and Justly exucd in
their umphs Of their cherished the noblest field
which heaven has opened TO the human intellect.
The AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY viii contain complete
works Of portion Of the foowing-he popular Of
our poetic writersand OF the Others tho best poems and
such ms arc least generally known:
Adams, John Quincy Gould, Hannah +.
Ason, Washington Hallack Fitz G:scne
Barber, Joseph Harvey, John NJ.
Barlow, Joel IIillhouse, John A.
benjamin, Park Hoffman, Charles +.
Bogart, Elizabeth Mclcn, Grcnville
Braincrd, John g. G. Neal, John
Brooks, James G.. Peabody, b. w o.
Bryant William G.. Pcrciyal, James G.
Clark, Willis G. Picnon, John
Coffin, Robert ). Pinckney, Edward G.
Dana, Richard III. Prentice, George ID.
Doane, George w. Rockwell, J. O.
Drake Joseph r. Sands, Robert G:
Dwight, Timothy Sigoun ~, Lydia II.
Elet, Elizabeth +. Spraguc Charles