The native American., 1838-07-14
THE AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY;

n Mogasine e Poetry, Biography, and Criticism 10 be
published Monthly, rih splendid illustrations steel
w HiLE nearly every other country OF the old world
- can boast its collected body Of national poetry
which the seal Of peoples favorable judgment has been
se', ana Which exhibits 10 foreign nations, in the most
striking hght, the progress OF civilization and literary
refinement among its Inhabitants. while England espe
orally, proudly displays TO the world corpus poeforu
the iustre OF whose immortal wreath has she'd hbtDr
|glory upon her than the most snenid tr;nSnhs
which her statesmen and her sodiery have achieved p
own country appears to be destitute Of poetic bonow
4Ipedfs, we say, Tor although full collection ~ Le
chef dOurres OF writers has been made vet tar ~
st and are occasionally 10 be met with Productions or
American poets which will bear comparison with he
nobest and most polished efforts OF European genius and
which claim for America high rank IN The scale q
literary elevation as is ceded to older and I'M some
respects, more favored lands
Impressed with the correctness Of this udgment xa
propose to Issue monthly magazine whch shall contain
in perfect utmnated FORM the most uertorious and
beautiful efisIons OF the poets Of America Of the past
and present time, lil sich introductory critical and
Geographic notices, as shall be necessary 10 correct M
destadg ofte works presented 10 the reader and 10 add
interest 70 lhe publication. Those who imagine that there
exists deaii OF materials for such an undertaking. who
believe that the Aonian Maids have confined their richest
avols 10 transatlantic brethren 10 the exclusion of
native genius, will be surprised 10 learn that we are al
ready m possession OF more than two hundred volumes Of
the productions OF American bads from about The wear
1880 10 the present day Nor is from these sources
alone that materials may be drawn There are but few
on and whose works have been published in collected
form onr poets especially have generally written for
particular occasions with the remembrance Of winch Their
productions have gone TO rest their illusions have heen
carelessy inserted in periodicals OF slight merit and Inn
lied circulation where they unlikely to attract noce
70 themselves, or draw attention their authors The
grass oi The felds and the flowers Of tie wilderness are
growing over the ashes Of many Of the highly gifted who
through the wild and romantic regions Of our republic
have scattered poetry in ngos bright from the mint Of
genius, and glowing with the impress Of beauty and tha
spirit Of TRUTH quantity sufficient were it known and
appreciated il would be in other countries 10 secure
70 them an honorable reputation throughout fhe world
Snph MQr A N tfflr n
Dream; SANDS, author of 'Yamoyden;' WILcox author
Of The Age Of Benevolence:' ROBINSON author Of The
Savage LITTLE the sweet and tender poet Of Christian
feelings the amented BRAINARp and aDy beside whose
writings are almost nnkncWn by their kindred asso
ciates and friends.
With the names Of those poets Who within the last few
years have extended the reputation Of American ltera
lure beyond the Atlantic Bryant Dana, Percrui ,ague
&gomney, Whtter, Witis. &C.. the public are familiar.
and We can assure them that there exists though long
forgotten and unknown, mine Of poetic wealth ricE
varied and extensive, which will amply repay The labor
Of exploring IT, and add undyng ustre to the crown which
rncirces tie brow Of American genius IN the publica.
which they have hong been consigned, and elnbam IN
bright and imperishable form tle nnnberless gems of
pnrest ray with which researches into the literary
antiquities OF country have endowed us; and We are
confident that every lover Of his native land will regard
our enterprise patriotic, and deserving The suppor Of
the citizens OF the United States as tending 10 elevate
sert its claims 10 the station which tie gen,s ts
children entities it. With this conviction we ask The
patronage o. the community TO aid in undertaking.
conscious that we merng its support by exLbitinr
TO the world proud evidence that merca in he giaf
strength Of her Hefcultan childhood is destined er4 on
TO cope in the arena of literature with those lands Which,
for centuries have boastcd their civilization and refine
mct and justly exnlted in TIE trimphs Of their cherish
cd sons in the nobest field which heaven has opened for
human intellect. '. -
The AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY will contain The comnsta
works q portion Of the foloWing-he most popular Of
our poetic writer's Of the Others the best poems and
such as are least generally known:
| IlL, (bfiO1, mn
Joel Barlow, Pa'h Beyamin, Elizabeth Boga,d, Joh, g.
g Brainafd, James G. BROOKS, UHiaaa Cullen B,z,au
uaHs Gayloyd elarh, Robert S. Cgtn, Richard RI Dnna
Duight, Elisabeth F. Elei, Emma c. EmJmv Ed,pora
Ere,eh, Sumner 2 Fairfield. Philip Fienuu, HiAiam b.
G4agMes h. Haa 7 e r,.,, G0d IT Greene HaAea John
a. Hd1ney John n. HiAlouse Charles f. Hoffman, MeLen
Grenv'H Neal John Peabody, B. w. o., JuMes e. PERI;
pa, John Pe,pom Eduard c. Pinchney, George b Prem.
ee 9;,. u z; Rese,ee RY6rsi Sands Lydia n sgour-
mey Charles Sprdgue, r. Sutermeisier JOhu IuwbuU
p. HILLS. n '''' - 4'14'0"4e' -
Ii addition to the poems of the above named on.bo,s
seiecuons comprising the best productions Of more than
tour hundred other American Miitrrs viii be given as ihe
work progresses. $3.50 80
a.. The AMERloAs ANTHOLOGY viii be published on ,l,e
'rst Saturday 81 every month. Each number viii cor
ai seventy royal octave pages printed in th nost
beautiful manner on paper Of superior quality and two
or more portraits, steel with ether lI,,str,t;ons
rrice I'VE dollars per annln, payable in advance c
ne first number v i'll be published in December.
Subs cnptions received in New York by Wiley an, p.t
- D'oduWdy. anu IrlSNOd and CaIbrelenr
Fulton street. Aifleers 10 be addressed ia, na;I y,
RUFUS w. GRISWOLD
0uy ~. Sec. ~ \. La antiquarian Associuiaon
~ NEW fOKk Life Insurance ard Trust
company has capital subscribed OF one million of
uohas, Dnt ~ consequence Of being the depository Of
'ne Ioun ol Clanceiy and Of tie SulroM gate Courts
o. the o'ate o. New York, as well OF Individuals
ht business means have increased 10 upwards Of five nil
,"s ol dollars as appears by report Of the Master in
Chancery, dated 23d Of May, 1885. =
lo persons IN public employment who receive fixed
salaries, an Institution like this affords certain mode Of
securing sufficient for their families at i,,,re y
ana Il The object OF parent besides that Of merely making
hvlng to accumulate something for the support and
education OF those Who may be lefl behind can b. real
'zed IN this way, without exhanstng those enrrpies uf
mind and person which are usually necessary through The
person aged 30 years, whose income is $I 600 per
annum may BY the appropriation Of $llS year secure
70 ms children $1,000 even il he should die Tie next day
husband 80 years old, may provide $500 lor lis Nija
by paying annually the small amount OF s. IL so Ain
years Old clerk may create saving fund OF $ 900 or