Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-05-08
GRAHANE,s MAGAZINE,
Ladies' and Gcnfsesnern's World Of
Literature and Fashion.
(7ac Casket and the Geniieman's Uaited)

A NEW Volume. under the above title, of the
IA well established and fashionable Magazine,
The Philadelphia Casket in conjunction With the
Geneman's Magazine, which has been every where
pronounced the most readable and popular of the
day, will be opened on the First Of January, is4
with an array of Contributors secured by the union
of talent and fame, which periodical in the coun
try can boast pretend TO rival The December
number will, however, be SPECIMEN OF the new
volume. The Volume will DC opened with a 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 It's typographical appearance, and
above ALL the tone of its literary department. by the
brilliant array Ct Contributors, whose articles have
enriched the pages of each number will eivoit 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, and from an afftctation Of morality but
while true delnsation of human nature in every
variety of passion is aimed at, nothing shall be
found in lis pages 20 cause blush upon the cheek
OF the most pure.
The Literary character will be sufficiently guar
anteod 10y the reputation of both Magazines thus
united, for years past. Writer'S of the first rank
have been regular Contributors to their pages, and
the tales and sketches published in Them have been
wildly copied and read, and the firm and indepen-
dent tone Of the criticisms, upon the current leTa-
ure of the 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 a respectable number of English authors.
The series of well known nautical papers, cn,i-
tied "Cruizing in the last War" have had rum
unequaleJ by any series published in any Magazine
E,ry No
series of Tales of the sea, and from bis known
abilities az a depicter of scenes and life, much
may be relied upon from him in maintaining the
popularity of the Magazine Papers may bc expect
ed during the volume, also from the author OF the
well known articles, entitled "The Log of Old Iron
side" The author OF "Sy rian Letters" will also
lend his powerful and grateful pen, to sustain and
increase the reputation of the work.-The valuable
aid Of the author Of "Leaves C,om a LAWYERS Port
Folio" has also been secured, and we may expect
something still more thrilling from the cspacous
stores which long life in the profession has ona-
b!ed him to amass. An occasional Chit Chat with
Jenny Short" and "Oliver OdfeIlow," is also
promised; with variety Of choice articles in prose
and verse; from various writer's of celebrity as con-
trlbutors TO the prominent Magazines OF the coun-
Try. The editors of 10th Magazines continue their
services unGer the new Arrangement. With such
array of taen; Magazine of unIivaled a;trac.
tons, may safely be promised the coming volume.
FASHIONS AND ENGRAvINGS.
In compliance with the almost unanimous wish
of our lady subscribers, we shall the ensuing vo-
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 bc de-
pended upon as the prevailing sy in Philadelphia
and New Yoik, for the month in which they are is.
sued.
Time pwJhcatim.-Th work will be publish.
ed on the first Of the month in every quarter of the
Union. The most distant subscriber will conse-
quenty receive il on that day. as well as those who
reside in Philadelphia In all the principal cities,
agents have been established, TO whom the Maga-
zinc is forwarded, prior to the time of issuing it, so
that they may be delivered to resident subscribers
10y the first of the month.
TERMS :-Ihyce DoliqrS per annum. Or two
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post paid. No new 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-
deals this liberal proposal is made Five dollars
current money, free of postage, we will forward
Grahams Magazine, and Godey's Lady's Book, fol
one year. Address, post paid,
GEO. II. GRAHAM,
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