The Cecil Whig., 1841-11-20

tho preference is purchased by us at very heavy
exp eitse we are confident that nothing can be got
| up to equal them in beauty, or to compete with
them in popularity. The engagement is perma-
nent and is confined to to'tmagazne work al one.
| In addtio,, to those, we have secured the bu-
rim of another talented engraver, Fl. S. Sadd, Esq
| of N. Y. that there may be no disappointment
as to number or regularity. These will be equal
to any thing published, SO that wc are able con-
fdently to promise.
A Me.=otim in Every Number.
These beautiful engravings will therefore form
feature of Graham's Magazine, in every num-
Der, so that we shall be able to distance any thing
like! competition on this ground. These plates
are the most expensive that can be got up for
magazine of large circulation, in consequence of
the great price of prnting-being more than
double that of line engravngs-and the necessi-
! ty of reduplicating the plates our edition alrea-
dy rendering it necessary that two or three plates
of the same subject must be prepared for every
number in which they used We now print
an edition greater than that of any cotemporary
for the last year, and confidently assert that at
| the same rate Of increase we shall issue in 1912,
an edition of not less than $1,000 copies monthly,
and saall soon have an edition unequallcd in the
history of magazine publishing.
Our Splendid STEEL Engrapings.
| We have also entered inio distinct and per-
manent arrangement with Rowdon, Wr ght,
| Hatch & S:nile, and with A. l.. Dick, Esq. of
New York. for a series ofsplendid engravings, to
be got up in style unsurpassed BY any that have
ever been done in this country. The wide spread
fame of these artists is sufficient guarantee Of
the character of the work we shall receive from
thier hands So that with such an organization,
we may safely defy competition in the way ofem-
bcllishments show the world pattern for others
to follow in the way of liberal and judicious cx-
pendture, and fix new in the history Of
magazine publishing in this country 1t is libel
upon American artists to presume that the worn
out plates of old English Annuas are to compare
with, or be preferred, to the beautiful creations
| of their genius, taste, and skill.
Elegant Embossed Work.
An agreement has also been made with that
rilcritorious and accomplished artist, F. Quarrc,
Esq for full supply Of tasteful
Embroidery, Lace Work, Birds, Fo,cers, and
Landscapes,
colored in the most finished and elegant style,-
This will form an expensive, but popular and at
Itractive feature in the work, and with the vare-
ty which will be thus introduced, will always
be novel and pleasing,
RICHLY COLORE3 FASHIONS.
In compliance with the almost unanimous wish
of our lady subscribers, we shall furnish them
with beautiful and correct plate of Fashions, and
shall also give the syle for gentlemen, which
has been decidedly popular with both sexes, and
has rendered the work the Text Book of Fashion
the Union over. These fashion plates will 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, however; shall in no wise interfere with
ha nd
which accompany each number of the magazine
we shall not suffer ourselves to be surpassed in
number or beauty of illustrations by any other
work, but shall maintain the position which we
have assumed, of leading all Others in the rich
ness beauty, excellence, and variety of magazine
establishment,
TIE LITERARY CHARACTER,
The reputation of the Magazine thus far would
be a sufficient guarantee for the future, but that
IL may be seen that nothing bas been left undonc,
to maintain every department Of the work and
to elevate the literary, as well as the pictorial
department, we beg leave to announce host Of
talented and elegant Arlcricun writers.
The List Of Contributors.
In addition to the old contributors whose names
and articles have given high celebrity to the
Magazine, a number of new ones are added, of
worth and note, SO that wo may fairly say that
we have
The Strength Of AMERICAN Talent Enls-
bed in The Hork.
The distinguished services ofa host of anony-
nous writers of no ordinary abilities will give |
worth and character TO the pages of the Maya |
zine The series ofthe well known nautical pa |
pers entitled " Cruising in the Last War; and
'Tho Reeer of 49," have had run unequalled |
by any series published in any magazine for years.
The author pro misses to open new series of
Tales Of tine Sea.
and from his known ab tiles as depctcr of sea
scenes and life, much may be relied upon from |
him in maintaining the popularity of the maya
zine. Papers may be expected during the vol |
ume also, from the author of the well known ar
tices entitled" The Log of Old lronsde", beside I
u variety of choice articles in prose and verse,
from various writers of fcelebrity, as Contributors
to the prominent magazines of the country.
Sterling Criticisms.
The critical department shall still form distnc-
tive charater of the work. and is under the con-
troll of gentleman of critical acumen and repute |
long established, and held every where second to
mono for sagacity, and an honest. fearless !nde-
pendonce.
The review of books may therefore be expected to |
be candid and entirely free from the inane putting |
which marks the booksellers hack;b shall be |
thoroughly impartial and severely just.
SPORTS and PASTIMES
This interesting feature of the Magazine shall
be preserved as important to young sportsmen
and in fact to all young and old, who delight in
the sports of the rod and the gun. Articles in
this department shall be from acknowledged pens
and OF the very best authority.
TINE Of PUBLICATION
The work will be published on the first of the |
month in every quarter ofthe Union. The most
distant subscriber will consequently receive it on