The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-23
PROSPECTUS OF THE
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER

PROSPECTUS OF THE
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER,
THOMAS w. WHITE. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
THIS is MONTHLY MAGAZINE devoted
i chiefly to literature but occasionally finding nom
for articles that fall within the scope Of Science aud not
processing entire disdain of tasteful selections thoae
its matter has been, as it will continue TO be- in the
'rBB, ar,x 0o,,.. and ,h.o,o,x
sble, jealousy excluded They sometimes
blended with discussions in literature in moral science
otherwise unobJectionable, to gain admance or III
sake Of the valuable matter to which they adhe.
but whenever that happens, they are incidental only
primary. They dross tolerated only because can
not well be severed from the sterling wherewh
incorporated.
Reviews and Critical Notices occupy their due spa
in the work; and is the editors aim that they shou
have threefold tendency--to convey in a condensed
form, such valuable truths interesting incidents
embodied in the works reviewed, Ito direct the readers
attention TO books that deserve to be read, land
him against wasting time and money upon that large
Der, which merit only be burned In this age Of pub
cations that by their variety and multitude distract and
overwhelm every undiscrimnating student, impartial
criticism, governed by the views just mentioned is Of
the most nestimabe and Indispensable Of auxilares
him who does wish to discriminate.
Essays and Tales, having in viewutiliiy amusement
both,-Historical Sketches,-and "reminiscences OF
events too minute for history yet Calculating IL and height
ening its Interestingly be regarded forming the staple
Of the work And OF indigenous poetry enough is pub
Understandings of mean stran--to manifest and 10
cultivate the growing poetica taste and talents OF our
country.
The times appear for several reasons to demand such
work--and not alone, but many. The public mind
is fevesh and irated still from political strifes
The Soft assuasive influence Of literature is needed
aay that fever and soothe that irritation Vice and folly
roting abroad They should be driven by indignant
rebuke dashed by rdicule, into their fitting haunrs.
Ignorance lords it immense proportion Of
people Every spring should be set in motion, TO
the enlightened and increase their numbers that the
great enemy OF popular government may longer brood,
like porentous cloud the destines Of country
ApI haHt de al
agent can be employed than periodical the plan Of
the Messenger if that plan be but carried out in Practice
The South, peculiarly, requnes such an agent In all
the Union, south OF Washington, there are but two literary
periodicals. Northward Of that city probably al
least twenty five thirty Is this contras, justified by
the wealth. the leisure the native talent, or the actual
Of the Northern No: for in wealth. talents and taste,
may Justly claim at least an equality with our oe-
thren; and domestic institution exclusively our own,
beyond all doubt affords II choose twice the leisure
for reading and writing which they enjoy
1t from deep Of this local want, that the
word SOUTHERN engrafed the name of this
periodical and with any design nounsh local pre-.
JUDGES, advocate supposed local interests Far from
any such thought il is the editors ervent wish to see the
North and South bound endearngy together forever, IN
the silken bands Of mutual kindness and affection Far
from meditating hostility to tie North, he has already
drawn and he hopes hereafter draw much his choicest
matter thence ana happy indeed will ne deem himself
should his pages by making each region know the other
better, contribute in any essential degree TO dispe the
lowering clouds that threaten the peace OF both and
to brighten and strengthen the sacred ties Of fraerna
love.
The Southern Literary Messenger has reached the
fifth No Of its third volume How far it has acted out the
ideas here uttered il is not for the editor to say he
believes however that it falls not 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 "a large superroyal pages printed in the
very handsomest manner, on new type, and on paper
equal at least that which any other periodical
printed in our country.
No subscription win he received for less than volume,
and with the current The price is
SIS per volume which must be paid in all at the time
of subscribing This is particularly adverted to
avoid misapprehenson, future Observation-Disclosures
no order will hereafter he attended TO unless accompanied
with the price Of subscription.
The postage on the Messenger cents on any sin
gle No. for all distances unde miles-over 100 miles.
ten cents
All communications letters, relative to the Messcn
GER must be addressed to THOMAS w. WHITE,
Southern Literary Messenger Office, Richmond Va
IN Pen, and very superior article. Is his day
ceved for sale by +. TAYLOR.
Also. blue and green Writing Fluids, by Perry, Terry,
Arnold, Henry and others.
Very superior Holland Qulls, Nos 10 and ~, yellow,
clear white, and Opaque.
On hand, large and complete collection Of the best do
nestle and imported Stationery, 10 which additions
constantly making. at the lowest prices. aug 20
CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENSwARE.-Thesub
~ scriber has just received and is opening
rs hhds. OF white Stone CHINA,
80 do Bourbon Sprig do Comprising DIN
ner, Tea and Toilette WARE,
20 do White and Gold Tea Ware
20 do Fine, Gold and Painted do :,
Is do do Fancy Stone China Dinner Ware
ls do do Toilette Ware
ESQ do Crates Of fine Printed Ware
800 do do Enameed, cold edgd, &c, Ware
$50 pkgs. Of plain moulded and Cut Glass Ware,
All of which will be repacked to order al pleasing pm
for cash. or approved credit Southern and Western
Merchants are respectfully invited CALL where they vi"
find an assortment unrivalled in The country
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oct 3u No. 46 South Charles ST. Baltimore
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MOSES, POTTER,
oct 3-n No 40 South Charles 81. Baltimore
CTEWART'S TRIAL, in pamphlet form, repeatedly
~ gentleman Of the Baltimore Bar. Price, - Gems
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