The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-12-19
GRAHAM's MAGAZINES
Ind tie Ladies and Gentiemans WoyH
Of Literature and Fashion.

A New Volume, under the above title of II
IA well established and fashionable Magayh,a
the Philadelphia Casket in conjunction with ho
Gentlemans Magazine, which has been every wbe,.
pronounced the most readable and popular Of ,
dav, will be opened on the first day of Jonner,,
1874 with an array of contributors secured bv t6o
union, of talent and fame, which no periodical in
the country can boast or pretend to rival. The nc
cember number will, however, be a specimen of 1bc
new volume. The volume will he opened with nos,
and beautiful type the finest white paper and with
the first of series of embellishments unsurpassed
by any which have yet appeared many Magazine
The stye of elegance, the beauty and finish oftbcso
illustrations, and the extensive improvements which
will be made, its typographical appearance, and
above ALL the tone Of its literary department by the
brilliant array of contributors whose articles have
enriched the pages of each number, will give it a
character second to no Magazine in the Union
The character of the articles which shall appear in
its pages will be equally removed from scky sens
timentality, and from an alectaton of morality bpt
while true delinention Of human nature in every
variety of passions aimed at, nothiug shall be found
in its pages to cause blush upon the check of the
most pure
The Literrry Character will he sufficiently guar.
antecd by the reputation of both Magazines thus u..
nited for years past Writers of the first rank have
beeu regular contributors to their pages, and the
widely copied and read, and the firm and independ
ent tone of the criticisms, upon the current tera-
ture of the day, has been everywhere approved and
commended.
The List of contributors embraces the names of
most of ihe principal writer's in America with a re-
spectacle number of English authors. Original ar.
tices have appeared during the last year, from the
pens of the observation-disclosures Ingraham, Frost
N. c. Brooks, G. F. Winds, Captain Marryatt, Hon.
X. T. Conrad Morton McMichaeI Willis Gaylord
Clarke, Esq. Charles J. Peterson Rev. Thomas II
Stockton, Samuel w. Stockton, E. Armstrong, Esq
General G. p. Morris, Leigh Hunt, England, Mrs.
Fanny Kemble Butler, Park Benjamin, Douglass
Jerrold, England, Joseph G. Neal, James +. Otis,
r. s. Elliot, David Huffman, Charles West Thomp-
son, Judge Tremper, John Du Sole, Esq. T. B. FL
der, Grenville Mellen, Edgar A. Poe, T. G. Spear,
Mrs. l.. Sigourney' Miss Catharine H. Waterman,
Mrs. Ann Stephens, Beuson Hill, England, DR.. ].
X. Mitchell, James Montgomery, England, A. M
Maxim and F.. Holden, j. Beauehamp Jones' J. T..
Dow, Mrs. L. F. Elicit, Or. Thomas Dunn Eng
| sh.
In addition to this brilliant array of names known
to fame, the distinguished services of host of a.
nonymous writers of ordinary abilities, have CIV
EN- worth and character to the pages of the Maga-
zine. The series of we'll known nautical papers en-
titled L" Cruizingin the Last War" have had a run,
unequaed by any series published in any Magazine
for years, The author promises TO open new se-
ries of Tales of the Sea, and from his known abi-
ties as a depictor of and life, much NAV
be relied upon him in maintaining the popularity
of the Magazine. Papers may be expected during
the volume also from the author of the well known
articles entitled The Log of Old Ironsde. and
from the author of "Syrian Letters. The valuable
aid OF the author of"Leaves from a Lawyers Port
Folio" has also been secured-and we may expect
something still thrilling from the capacous
stores which long life in the profession has ena-
bled him to amass. An occasional Chit Chat with
Z" Jeremy Short" and Oliver OldfelIow,' is also
promised; with variety of choice articles in prose
and verse from various writers of celebrity. The
editors of both Magazines continue their services
under the new arrangement. With such an array
of talent. Magazine of unrivaed attractions may
safely be promised the coming volume.
FASHIONS IND E.VGR.gVY.1'Gs.7
In compliance with the amcst unanimous wish
of our lady subscribers, we shall the ensuing vol
ume furnish them with beautiful and correct plate
of Fashions monthly, feature, it is believed, that
will neither he unwecome nor unpopular These
fashion plates shall be drawn from original designs
from Paris and London, and may also be depended
on as the prevailing style in Philadelphia and NGw
York for the month in which they are issued
These, however shall in no wise interfere with the
regular and choice engraviugs, and music which ac-
company each number of the work. The splendid
Mezzotint engrayings from the burin of Sartain,
which have been justly admired, will be followed
during the volume by several from the same hand,
while the steel engravngs in the best of style of
the art, from interesting scenes shall still enrich the
Magazine. The choicest pieces of music for the
Piano and Guitar shall accompany each number Of
the work.
TINE OF PUBLICATION.
The work will be published on the first Of every
month in every quarter of the Union. The mos!
distant subscribers consequntly receive it on that
day, well as those who reside In Philadelphia
In all the principal cities agents have been estab-
llshed by which means subscribers can obtain their
copies free Of postage.
: TERMs.-Three dollars per annum, IN advance
Two copies for five dollars. No new subscriber re-
ceived without the money. For the accommodation
of those who may wish to subscribe for either of the
following Philadelphia periodicals, this liberal pro-
posal is made. For five dollars current money free
of postage we will forward Graham's Magazine and
= Godey's Lady's Book, for one year. Address
: GEO. r. GRAHAM,
South west corner of Chestnut and Third streets.
Philadelphia, Nov. 1910.