Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-07-17
GRAHEANE'S MAGAZINE,
ANN THE
Ladies' and GentIemen's World Cf
Literature and Fashion.
(7He CasFet and the Genilemaa's United.)

(Ihe Cashet and the Geniiemda'S Unifed.)
A NEW Volume under the above title of the
n well established and fashionable Magazine,
The Philadelphia Casket in conjunction with the
Genteman's Magazine, which has been every where
pronounced the most readable and popular of the
day, will be opened the First Of January, ls4l,
with on array of Contributors secured by the union
of talent and fame, which periodical in the coun-
try can boast or pretend to rival. The December
number will, however, be specimen Of the new
volume. The Volume will be opened with new
and beautiful type, the finest white paper, and with
the first of o series of embellishments unsurpassed
by any which have yet appeared in any Magazine,
The style of elegance, the beauty and finish of these
illustrations, and the extensive Improvements which
will be made in 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 char
acter, second to no Magazine in the Union. The
character of the articles which shall appear in its
pages, will be equally removed from sicky senti-
mentality, und from an aflectaton Of morality, but
while true deneation OF human nature in every
variety of passion is aimed at, nothing shall be
found in its pages to cause blush upon the cheek
of the most pure.
The Literary character will be sufficiently guar
anteed 10y the reputation Of both Magazines thus
united, for years past. Writers of the first rank
have been regular Contributors to their pages and
the tales and sketches published in them have been
widely copied and read and the firm and indepen-
dent tone of the criticisms, upon the current tera~
ture Of tho day, has been every where approved and
commended. The list of contributors embraces the
names of most Of the principal writer's in America,
with o respectable number of English authors.
The series Of well known Dautical papers, enti-
tied "Cruizing in the last War;" have had a run,
unequaed by any series published in any Magazine
for years.-Ihe author promises to open the first of
series of Tales of the Sea, and from his known
abilities as q depicter of sea scenes and life, much
may be relied upon from him in maintaining the
popularity Of the Magazine Papers may be expect
ed during the volume, also from the author Of the
well known articles, entitled 1.-The Log of Old Iron
side" The author of "SyTian Letters" will also
lend his powerful and grateful pen, to sustain and
increase the reputation of the work.-Ihe valuable
aid of the author Of "Leaves from Lawyers Port
Folio, has also been secured, and we may expect
something still more thrilling from the capacious
stores which long life in the profession has cna.
bled him TO amass. An occasional Chit-Chat with
"Jemmy Short" and "Oliver Oldfellow," is also
promised with variety of choice articles in prose
and verse, from various writers of celebrity, con.
tributors TO the prominent Magazines Of the coun-
Try. The editors of both Magazines continue their
services under the new arrangement. With such
an array Of talent q Magazine Of unrivaled attraC-
tons, may safely be promised the coming volume.
FASHIONS AND ENGRAVINGS.
In compliance with the almost unanimous wish
of our lady subscribers, shall the ensuing vol
ume furnish them with beautiful and correct plate
of Fashions Monthly, feature, it IS believed that
will neither he unwelcome nor unpopular. The
Fashion plates shall be drawn from original designs
from Paris and London, and may always be de-
pended upon the prevailing style in Philadelphia
and New ork, for the month in which they are Is
sued
Time Of ptlblcdiiVn.-The work will be publish
ed the first of the month in every quarter of the
Union. The most distant subscriber will conse-
guently receive it on that day, well as those who
reside in Philadelphia In all the principal cities,
agents have been established, to whom the Maga-
zine is forwarded, prior the time OF issuing it,
that they may be delivered to resident subscribers
by the first of the month.
Terms :-IH,ee Dollars per annum. Or two
copies yearly for five doara, invariably in advance,
post paid. No neY subscriber received without the
money, or the name of responsible agent. For
the accommodation of those who may wish to sub
scribe for either OF the following Philadelphia perio-
ideals, this liberal proposal is made Five dollars
current money, free of postage, we will forward
Graham's Magazine, and Godey's Lady's Book, for
one year. Address, post paid,
GEO. r. GRAHAM,
South West corner Of CheSnm 4 Third ST.. PhiLa.