Lexington union., 1840-12-19
PROSPECTUS OF
THE NEW WORLD.

The largest, cheapest, hdndSomeSt, and most
comprehensive newspaper IN The United States.
EDITED ny PARK BENJAMIN s. EPEs SARGENT.
WHTITH multiplied resources for rendering
wv the New WoRLDmore valnabe than ever
as compendious newspaper and repository Of
elegant literature we entel upon the second vol
ume (folo) on the 2ith of October, dressed in
bcautiul garb of nee pe, cast expressly for the
purpose. twill be therefore n Citing time TO
commence new subscriptions, ns well rs for the
renewal Of those which mayhem expire.
During the first year OF the existence Of The
New World, il has acquired a reputation aud
circulation superior to that Of any weekly paper
in lhe country; and has furnished to its suhscri
hers, during that period, (besidos all the current
news of the day, domestic and foreign) new aad
valuable works by Talfouh, D'Israeli, Thomas
Moore, Miss Milford, Mrs. jameson, Charles
| Dickens, Ainsworlh, Knowles, Bulwer, Marydt,
and olhers,- works, which in London could not
be Purchased for fifty times the amount Of the
subscription price of the New World. In addi-
ton TO works Of interest by these eminent au-
thors, it has contained the cream Of the period
cal literature ofthe day, as well as original article
from the peus Of some OF the most popular writer
of America, among whom VIC may mention Miss
Sedgwick, Olville Dewey, Profcsso Longicllow,
the author Of Yankee Notions, Sinms, Street,
Sc, &c.
In politics we shall, ms hitherto, maintain an
armed neutrality. Or columns viii as hitherto
be unobectionablc in moral point ofvew. In
criticism we shall, in justice 10 the public, main.
tain perfect independence, even though we
incur the vengeance of all the ounces. We shall
in conclusion, earnestly strive 10 render our sheet
not only worthy of the unparalleled favor it has
experienced. but of a continually extending cir.
culation. While we continue to furnish with all
possible promtitude the most attractive literature
Of the day, we shall, as our means enlarge, afford
that compensation 10 native authors, which may
induce them to make the New World the medi-
um, for presenting to the public their best pro.
ductions. Or excellent London correspondence
win be continued, and due attention will be paid
to the commercial, agricultural and news depart
ments OF our paper
A QuATO EDITION.
Ofsixteeu large pages was commenced on The |
sixth Of Jrne last, in order 10 meet the wishes of
n large number of subscribers, by giving them its
rich and varied contents III suitable torn for
binding. This we have done without having en-
lanced The .pricc, so that new subscribers and |
,thers on the renewal ofprevous subscriptions.
an take their choice between the QuaHo and |
Folio form. Crty~ Bat few sets of the Quarto,
rom No /, now remain on hand in the Office,
md we shah, therefore, not be able long to sup
,ly them.
TERMS Three dollars year in advance,
Or either edition; OF five dollars ior two copies
n all cnses letters must be free, or post paid, or
hey win remain dead in the post office.
or All post masters who viii act for us are
ur Authorised agents, and may retain 2j per
ent on the subscription price, (S3,) for commits
ions, if rcmitted in New York or Eastern mon
or City cents each, if in notes Of other solvent
anks, which may be at a discount here
Lettors relative TO the editorial department L
INST be addressed to Park Benjamin &, Fpes
argent, Editors! those relative to the business
apartment, to
J, WINCHESTER, Publisher.
November "a,