Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-01-22

Volume. The Volume will be opened with new and
beautiful type, the finest white paper and with the
first Of 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 4
character second tono Magazine in the Union.-
The character of the articles which shall aplear in
its pages, will be equally removed from sickly sem
tmentaity, and from affectation Of morality, but
while true deineation of human nature in every
variety of passion aimed at nothing shall be found
in its pages to cause blush upon the check of the
most pure.
THE LITERARY CHARACTER will be suf.
icienty guaranteed by the reputation of both Maya
zines t-us united, for years past. Writer'S Of the
first rank have been regular contributors to their
pages and the taes and sketches published in them
have been widely copied and read, and the firm and
Independent tone the criticisms, upon the current
literature of the day has been every where approved
and commended
THE LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS embrace
the names Of most Of the principal writer's in Ame
RIGA, with respectable number of English authors.
Original articles have appeared during the last year,
from the pens of the following:
Professor Ingraham, author Of La Fitte: Prof
John Frost, Philadelphia; Prot. N. G. Brooks, Eal.
timore Prot. c. F. Wines, Philadelphia, Author Of
Two Years in the Navy Captain Maryatt, Author
of Peter Simple etc Morton McMchael, ESQ.,; PHI
ladclphia Hon. R. T. Conrad, Esq. DO; Willis Gay
lord Gaylord, Esq. do; G. ]. Peterson Esq. do Rev.
Thos. H. Stockton do; Samuel w. Stockton, do; E..
Armstrong ESQ.,, do General P. Morris, New York;
Leigh Hunt England Mrs. Fanny Kemble Butler,
Philadelphia Park Benjamin, N. York; Douglass
JerroId, England; Joseph C. Neal Charcoal Sketch
esq The American Boz! James F. OTIS, N. y; K.
s. Elliott Editor the Harrisburg lntellgencer, Pa;
D. Hoffman, Esq. Baltimore Charles West Thomp-
son, Philadelphia; Judge Tremper, Dresden, NY;
John S. Du Solle,Esq Grenville Mellon, New York;
The Author of Stanley Edgar A. Poe, Philadel-
phia :; l. G. Spear, do Author Of Howard Pinck-
ney : Mrs. l.. Sgourney, Hartford Miss Catharine
II. Waterman Philadelphia; Mrs. Ann F. Stephens,
New York; Benson Hill, England; Editor Of New
Monthly Magazine; Dr. J. K. Mitchell, Philadelphia;
James Montgome y, England A. MMakin and E.
Holden, Esqrs.; j. Beauchamp Jones, Baltimore;J.
E. Dow, Washington City Mrs. E. F. Elet, Bos-
ton; Dr.. Thomas Dunn English, Philadelphia.
In addition to this brilliant array of names known
to fame the distinguished service of host OF anony-
nous writer's of 20 ordinary abilities, have given
worth and character in the pages of the Magazine.
The series of we'll known nautical papers entitled
Cruizing in the War; have had run, unequalled
by any series published in any magazine for years.
The author promises to open the first of new series
of TALES OF THE SEA, and from his known
abilities as a depicter of scenes and lite; much
may be relied upon from him in maintaining the po-
puiarity of the magazine Papers may be expected
during the volume, also from the author Of the well
known articles the Log of Old lronsides.' The au-
thor of Syrian Letters, will also lend the powerful
pen to sustain and increase the reputation OF the
i e. l,o o,,<ho rOfG
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 enabled him to amass. An OCCASION
al chit-chat with Jeremy Short, and Oliver DID
fellow, is also promised with variety OF choice az
tices in prose and verse; from various writers OF ce-
lebrty as contributors to the prominent magazines
of the country The editors Of both magazines con-
tinue their service under the new arrangement With
such array Of talent, magazine OF unrfu1le0 at
fractions may safely ne promised the coming season.
FASHIONS AND ENGRAVINGS.-In COM
pliance with the almost unanimous wish OF our lady
subscribers, we SHALL the ensuing volume, furnish
them with beautiful and correct plate Of Fashions
MONTHLY, feature it is believed that will neither
be unwecome nor unpopular-These fashion plates
shall be drawn from original designs from Paris and
London, and may always be depended upon as the
prevailing style in Philadelphia and New York for
the month in which they are issued. These, how
ever shall in no wise interfere with the regular choice
engraving, and music which accompany each num-
Der of the work. The splendid Mezzotlnt ensravngs
from the BURN of Sartan which have been so justly
admired will be followed during the volume by seve
raj from the same hand, while the steel engravlngs
in the best STYLE of art. fom interesting scenes shall
still enrich the magazine. The choicest pieces OF
music for the piano and guitar shall accompany each
number of the work.
TIME OF PUBLICATTON.-The work will
be published on the first of the month in every quarter
Of the Union. The most distant subscriber will con-
seouently receive it on that day, well those who
reside in Philadelphia In all the principal cities,
agents have been established, to whom the magazine
is forwarded, prior to the time of issuing it, SO that
they NAV be delivered to resident subscribers by the
first of the month. This is an important arrange
ment to distant subscribers sho become tired im-
Fortunate, and eventually discontinue many works.
in. consequence Of the great delay by publishers.
TERMS.-Three Dollars per annum or two CO.
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post paid No new subscriber received without the
money. or the name Of responsible agent. the
accommodation Of those who may wish to subscribe
for either Of the following Philadelphia periodicals.
this LIBERAL PROPOSAL is made Five Dol
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Graham's Magazine, and Godey's Lady's Book, for
one year, u
Editors who may copy this prospectus, and Will
send copy, marked ,cith ink, addressed to the So
turday Evening Post (Which will save the publisher
the postage on newspapers,) shall be promptly iur-
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ter, we should like copy Of the paper marked to 20
sent more than once that no mistake or delay may
occur. Editors are served with the magazine Prom
the time the advertisements Inserted Wemention
this as many inserted the advertisement Ct the cloee
Of the last volume. and expect oil the back numbers
This Of course we could not be willing to grant