Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-06-12
GRAHAM'S MAGAZINE,
AND TBB
Ladies' and GeDtlcmen's World of
Literature and Fashion.
(7ne Casket and the Gentlemon's United.)

(Tae Caskct and the Gentkman's U,,ited.)
A NEW Volume, under the above title, of the
n well established and fashionable Magazine,
The Philadelphia Csskct in conjunction with the
Genleman's Magazine, which has been every where
pronounced tho most readable and popular Of the
day. will be opened on the First Of January, ls4l,
with an array of Contributors secured by the union
of talent and fame, which no periodical in the
try can boast or pretend to rival. The December
number will, however, be a SPECIMEN OF the new
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. hy the
bril- liant nrray Of contributors, whose articles have
enriched the pages Of each number, will give il char
acter, second 10 no Magazine in the Union. The
character of the articles which shall appear in its
pages, will he equally removed from a sicky sen-
mentality, and from alicctation of morality, but
while true deineation Of human nature in every
variety of passion is aimed at, nothing shall be
found in its pages 10 cause blush upon the cheek
OF the most pure.
The Literary character will be sufficiently guar
antccd by 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
wild, y copied and read, and the firm aud indepen-
dent tone Of the criticisms upon the current litera-
ture OF the day. has been every whe approved and
commended. The Ilst Of contributors embraces the
names of most of the principal writer's in America,
with q respectable number of English authors.
The series of well known nautical papers, en,i.
tied "Cruizng in the last War;" have had run,
unequaed by any s,ries published in any Magazine
for years.-The author promises TO open the first OF
a new series of Tales of the Sea- a,l from hi known
abilities a depcier of sea scenes and life, much
may be relied upon from him in maintaining the
popularity of the Magazine Papers may he expect.
ed during the volume, aso from the author of the
well known articles, entitled "The Log Of Old Iron
side" The author of "Syran Letters" will also
lend his powerful and grateful pen, to sustain and
increase the reputation of the work-The valuable
aid of the au hor of "Leaves from a Lawyers Por,
Foio,' has also been secured, aud we may expect
something still more thrilling IRON the capaclous
stores which a long life in the profession has ena-
bled him to amass. An occasional Chit-C Chat with
"Jemny Short" and "Oliver Oidielow," is also
promised; with variety uf choice articles in prose
and verse; from various writers OF celebrity as con-
uibuiors to The prominent Magazines of the couu-
uy. The editors OF 10th Magazines continue their
array Of talent a Magazine of univalled aitrac.
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 aud correct plate
of Fashions Monthly,a feature, it is believed that
will neither he unwecome nor unpopular. The
Fashion plates shall be drawn from original designs
from Paris and London, and may always be de-
pended upon as the prevailing style in Phiadephia
and New York, for the monlh in which they Is.
sued.
Time puJEcafion.-Th work will be publish.
ed on the first Of the month in ev,ry quarter of the
Union. The most distant subscriber will conse-
quenty receive it on that day, well those who
reside in PhiladelpEia. In all the principal cities,
agents have been established, TO whom the Maga-
zine is forwarded, prior TO the time OF issuing il, so
that they may he delivered to resident subscribers
by the first Of the month.
TERMS THREE Dollars per annum. Or two
copies early for five do lara, invariably in advance,
post paid. No new subscriber received without the
money, or the name of a responsible agent. For
the accommodation Of those who may wish TO sub
scribe ior either OF the following Philadelphia perio-
ideals, this liberal proposal is made: Five dollars
current money, free OF postage, we will forward
Grahams Magazine, and Godey's Lady's Book, for
one year. Address, post paid,
GEO. r. GRAHAM.
South West corner Of Chestnut d Third st.. Phiid.
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