Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-01-16
GOdey's EnJfysS BOOK,
VOLS. % AND 2s, 1871.
EDITED BY
Sirs. SARAH y. HALE, and
Mrs, LYDIA II. SlGOuRNEK.
Miss e. LESLIE

nrc,, How many yam eHoIth hu'S pc'n i""'
during the period Of its existence to establish
rivalry--how mary alc sill making, IN VAN
The Book may almost be cooslde'eo tne create
Of a taste for periodical literature. There is bu
ono magazine now in this Country that can dat
Ne origin from the same period ne the Lady
Book bu, the latter was the earliest periodical
3 offer remuneration for literary contributions
GENERAL CONTENTS.
One original large sized Steel Engraving by a
L. Dick, in each number. IN
A Fashion plate, colourel (marE 'hsp ever.
month.
Two pages generally orsinal) music in eae'
Nimher.
Forty eight pages reading matter.
PICTORIAL DEPARTMENT
The same attention 10 this department, wili DC
Sssplayed. Those splendid Steel Engraving'. ol
A. J.. Dick, Esq that give so much 'an''"e''o'
las, volume win be continued.
Throughoutt'is year, the plates vii, oe ."''e.
end embrace serious and pleasing snoJec"' ",u
4thers that will contain dash OF "u"'"' '
tastes shall be consulted.
Engrayings ION the paintings Of Landsees anu
Collins, two ofthe most eminent painters oil Lon
don. will from time grace our Book, ana as soon
Arrangements can be completed, our Iong cheii'h'
"a plan of original engrav!nes from painting
Originally preprepared for the Book VIII be gwen,
one in each number Two are now IN p'epafa-
ton. Our means give ne the opportunity OF ein-
harkikg in this expensive speculatioh-"e 'nuF
fall in being renumerated for our QUAY, oo' o'i
snscribers will be benefited.
we give twice as many establishment, as any
ether Magazine, and each plate Is, because we
pay more for It's engraving, superior 10 tne o"e VI
any co,emporaTy, aud yet the price OF Tue M"g''
sine is not increased. Our edition IS ilnn'ehsc'
double any other, publication, therefore VIC nle
enabled TO greater expense than ANY otheI
publisher. better return may Therefore be ex-
pected for the price paid for subscriptions
The voice of the pulic prrss has pronounced
Godey's Lady's Book at the head OF Pcriodica,
Literature OF the country, and he is Determined
that it shall retain its proud superiority. wan
this view he has chosen for its conductors two oil
the most eminent female writer's OF this or any
ether counlry-Mrs. Hale and Mis-. Sgourney,
assisted By one OF no less sbility, Miss Leslie.
In speaking of our Engravings, We beg leave
10 call attention to the following published IN
volume, viz View ofCorsaninople the rigrin.
Schuylkil Water Works, Happy as King, The
Indian Maid, The Death OF Luath'
With each OF these was published Fa'hiona-
ble-plate, containing either thee or four figures
beautifully and taStelully coored.
Universally pronounced superior TO any other
Beautiful a, they undoubtedly arc, We pronounce
without hesitation that those for this year nil
10 superior, The engraving shall always be
worth more than the price OF subscription. We
do not, as many OF our contemporaries do, who,
would soon TO tell verbal falsehood, pass oil
sccond hand plates as oiglnhl. Ours are IN
undoubtedly so, and the designs selected by orr
selyes, and they will be continued through the
year.
Has been emphatically termed the Ladies Ma.
lional Magazine, as it is receptacle for the con-
tfibutions of the most celebrated Female writers
of America, most of whom of any smnence
eentribute to ito paSes.
Inn future publication we will devotca column
to publishing the names Of our contributors. 1t
10 100 long, except for a ssperate advertisement.
Bit let this be remembered, that never in any
instance will mention the name Of contributor
from whom we have not the remotest idea Of
procuring a contribution. There are enough
writes in our country, and gool ones too, who
ifthey are paid will furnish matter sufficient for
ell orr periodicals.
TWENTY ONE VOLUMES have rlrsady
lnueds. II is usual so announce that a ANAL del
tion only will be published. Contrary 10 This
che PROPRIETOR Of the Lady's Book announces that
helwilf publish an immense edition, with Winch
hephopse to supply all those who will favour him
with orders, commencing with the January num-
6eLqu J.
Itwill be setnby this advertisement, that every
afo,t has been made by the proprietor Of this
wShk TN make It superior to any other in Ameri.
eai3iand as
sa'r A NEW YEARS GIFT,
The Lndy's Book is probably the most proper that
<ohld be desired f,r Ladies, edited by their own
mil n eais he
by the Pictorial Embellishments, it is positively
thsPARLOUR COMPANION.
'BheT Times APPLY remarks that " n subscription
Co this work, would bs much more acceptable
pTesent TO fair friend during the coming holiday
seaAohA thon any OF the gingerbread ANIMALS
rnndh Of Ltura Matilda poetry diluted prose-
There are other publications that advertise
Fashion Plates The publisher Of the Lady's Book
wishesle to be distinctly understood that the
prlHcapal Fashions in hiE work are COLORED,
lNgihpERY NUMBER which is not the
sase with any other work published in thiscountry
pniesSttey are colored they are useless.
IFHHi LITERARY DEPARTMENT
IL placed under the superintendent Of Mrs. Sarah
J. -HaieitGnd Mrs. Lydia H. Sigourney two
ladies so well known to the world, that 10 men
tlon their names in connection with any pubica
tlonisatonce guarantee OF It's morality, virtue
naiiidHy. OF their capability 10 coudnct th,
Lady,s Book, i is presumed no person will doub
and.the proprietor mentions with pleasure tina
no bnglshoF American Magazine can publish il
conneouon with its literary Department two
names 50! celebrated in the world OF letters. Il
wis De remem5ered that Miss Leslie contributes
each Hnmber.
The Mreral Department Is under IN. u,rorr
seudence Of J. G. Osbore. ,hnn whom M n.r,o,
nuIors cupsble OF doing /, iu.,ioe, FS''O'
a. b5sa3GENERAL FEATIlPC9
hseFafuSe, Tales, Essays, Legends, Romati,
lneiqnts IrilistoIy, Extracts rom tbe old poet
RsviEs, Roetry, Female Education. Embell;sh
E,ents; anashions COloured Lace, Embro ui,,rv
Fac Sihies- Music, &c. &c, A-N'O'O'uo'y
Ae1sza nsai o. canosty is often expressed ia
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