The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-09-18
PROSPECTUS OF THE
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER,

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PROSPECTUS OF THE
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER
THOMAS w. WHITE. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
T,HIS is A MONTHLY MAGAZINE, devoted
i chiefly 10 literature, but occasionally finding room
for articles that fall within the scope Of Science and not
processing an entire dsdain OF tasteful selections thong
its matter has been, it will continue be- the ma
original
sble jeaously excluded. They are sometimes
blended with discussions in literature in moral science
otherwise unobjectionable TO gain admttance orlb
sake Of the more valuable matter to which they adhere
but whenever that happens they incidental only no
primary They dross tolerated only because can
not well be severed from the sterling ore wherewith iii
| incorporated.
Reviews and Critical Notices occupy their due spa
in the work; and is the editors aim that they shoul
have threefold tendency-to convey in a condensed
form, such valuable truths or interesting incidents
embodied in the works reviewed direct the readers
attention to books that deserve to be read and
him against wasting time and money upon that large
Der, which merit only TO be burned In this age Of publ
cations thai by Their variety and multitude distract and
overwhelm every Understanding student, impartial
criticism, governed by the views just mentioned, is of
the most nestimabe and indispensable Of auxiares, to
him who does wish to discriminate.
Essays and Tales, having in view utility amusement,
or both-HistoTical Sketches,-and "reminiscences of
events too minute for history yet Calculating it, and height
enng its Interestingly be regarded forming the staple
Of the work. And Of indigenous poetry, enough pub
lished-sometimes of stran-to manifest and to
cultivate the growing poetica taste and talents Of
country. ..N ...
The times appear for several reasons, demand such
work-and not one alone, but many. The public mind
is fevesh and rriated STILL from political strtes
The soft assuasive influence Of literature is needed, to
alay that fever and soohe that irritation Vice and folly
rioting abroad They should be driven by indignant
rebuke, dashed by ndicule into their fitting haunts
Ignorance lords II over an immense proportion Of
people Every spring should be set in motion TO
the enlightened and increase their number
great enemy of popular government may longer brood
destlnles of
And to accomplish all these ends, what more powerful
agent be employed than periodical on the plan OF
tho Messenger IL that plan be but carried out IN prace
The South, peculiarly requires such an agent In all.
the Union, south Of Washington there but two literary
periodicals Norhward OF that city, there probably
least twenty five thirty Is this contrast justified by
the wealth. the leisure the native talent, the actual
literary Of the Southern people, compared with those
Of the Northern Mo- for in wealth. talents and TASTE
may Justly claim at least equality with our bre
thren; and domestic institution exclusively our own,
beyond all doubt affords u.s. we choose twice the leisure
for reading and writing, which they enjoy.
II was from deep Of this local want, that the
word SOUTHERN was engrafed the Of this
periodical and not with any design to noursh local
JUDGES, advocate supposed local interests Far from
any such thought the editors ervent wish to the
North and South bound endearingly together forever
the siken bands Of mutual kindness and affection Far
from medating hostility to the North, he has already
drawn he hopes hereafter draw much Of choicest
matter thence; happy indeed will he deem himself
should his pages by making each region know the other
better contribute in any essential degree dispel the
Of
brighten and strengthen the sacred ties Of atena
love-
The Southern Literary Messenger has now reached the
fifth No Of its third volume. How far it has acted the
ideas here uttered it is for the editor say He
believes, however, that it falls further short Of them
than human weakness usually makes practice fall short Of
theory. ........
The Messenger is issued monthly. Each number OF the
work contains GA large superroya pages printed in the
very handsomest manner, on new type, and paper
equal at least TO that which any other periodical is
printed country.
No subscription will be received for less than volume
and must commence with the current one. The pnce
$5 per volume, which must be paid all cases at the time
Of subscribing This is particularly advcrcd to now to
avoid Misrepresentation, future misnndersandng-as
order will hereaterbe attended to unless accompanied
with the price Of subscription
The postage on the Messenger cents on any m
gle No for all distances unde mlesover 100 miles.
ten cents. .
All communications letters, relative to the McsseN
GER must be addressed to THOMAS W. WHITE;
Southern Literary Messenger Office, Richmond, Va
NEW METALLIC PENs.-warrens Constitution
IN PEN and very superior article is ms dnE
ceved, for sale by +. TAlLoh'
Also, blue and green Writing Fluids by Perry, Teny'
Very superior Holland Quilts, Nos 10 and go yellow,
clear white, and Opaque.
On hand large and complete collection Of the best
nestle and imported Stationery TO which additions are
constantly making. at the lowest prices aug :"
CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENswARE-ThesuS
~ scriber has Just received and is opening
rs hhds. OF white Stone CHINA, ~
SO do Bourbon Sprg :, do CONFUSING Inn
ner Tea and Toilette WAKE,
90 do White and Gold Tea Ware
20 do Fine, Gold and Painted do
Is do do Fancy Stone China Dinner Ware
10 do do Toilette Ware
2s0 do Crates Of fine Printed Ware
800 do do Enamcled, cold edgd, &c ware
$50 pkgs. Of plain moulded and Cut Glass ware
All Of which will be repacked to order at pieaslhE pr
ces for cash. or approved credit. Southern and West1
Merchants are respectfully invited to CALL where they W"
find an assortment unrvalled in the country
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oct 3u No. 46 South Charles st BalumoH
A PoTHECARlES WARE--Turquoise, ved ~
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Wedgewood Mortars, assorted sizes
do tunnels do do
Fine Earthen do do do
DO do Paste Boxes
Do do Bed Pans
Constantly on hand and for sale by
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oct 3.tf No 40 South Charles st. Baltimore
sSTEwARTS TRIAL, in pamphlet form, repohed.S
~ gentleman Of the Baltimore Bar. Price, 20 cr"'
Also the closing speech lin defence )ofI. e lee NJ
this day received for sale by r. 1AfL'h
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