Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1841-02-06

DITED BY
lfA. kAH J. HALE, and
Nv. jiA II. sICoURNEY.
VIII. Riss Y. LESLIE
n 'Qnlflbution in every number

INK w # Qnlribution IN every number
we e.lY aeRzinc III this country Intended for
a, ~ p emnies that is edited by their own
I, th'' ], Al Important matter and should be
n VIZ. ~ mind by those mothers who intend
'pr Their own, or their daughters insruc-
no " Hs4l amusement.
ise NADY'S BOOK has been published by
HssHH PROPRIETOR Tor nearly eleven years, and
t,1'i1* That time he rnn safely say that no arti.
w mas heen admitted in its columns that parents
,s''SAk not with safety read to their children Ii
N'5 Sonainnt care to prevent the work from being
fkSs''ttiti, political or dispuiaious. He has
ms'fHP'l It's progress from its Grst appearance III
snR HQIlu OI letters 10 its now almost mature
ekssk low mnny vain efiots have been made
uHf.ak The period of its existence to establish
W ". 41.2rrhow mary ale sill making in vain.
~ Ioos may almost be considered the creation
q kasle for periodical literature. There is but
oiit Hngazine now in this county that can date
A 'ikin from The same period us the Lady's
iiQHN but the latter was the earliest periodical
tg NHNs enumeration for literary contributions.
Jag GENERAL CONTENTS.
NHE original large sized Steel Engraving by A.
~ 4z.fk, IN each number.
*fshion plate, coourcd (mark thaO every
Esp pages Generally orgna) music in each
k7My eight pages reading matter.
PICTORIAL DEPARTMENT.
4IHAame attention 10 this department will be
aitiz' ~. Those splendid Steel Engravings. by
~ 81 Pick, ESQ. that gave so much satisfaction
~ 'lme will be continued.
Qpghout this year, the plates will he varied,
at'A Alhrace serions aud pleasing subjects, aud
9th That will contain dash of humor. All
tastes sball be consulted
M NNgmyings q ON the paintings Of l.andseCs and
tp1iiias, two Of the most eminent painies OF Lon
uesss will from time grace our fook, and as soon
eitapgements can be completed, ourlong rhesh'
ri plan OF original cngrayinss from paintings
NfBmaN preprcparcd Tor The Book, will be given,
t4e in each number. Two are now in prepara-
Won. Our means give US the opportunity Of en-
nHrkiSg in this expensive specuiaton--we may
iNH Ia being ron,Incraied ior our outlay, but our
snzcrbers Will be benefited.
"A VIC give twice MS many embellishments asany
otEeT Mdgaz ne, and each plate is, because we
ray more for il, engraving, superior TO the Que OF
my e0lempo,nry, aud yet The price of the Mssa-
klne is not inc,cosed. Our edition is immense,
uonhle any Other, publication, therefore We are
'tnalled 10 greater expense than auy Other
puhi,hcr. A better return may thorore be ex-
perted for the price paid for subscriptions.
TIC voice of the puIic press has pronounced
'Godey's Lady's Book at the head of peroiicaI
.Literature Of the country, and he is determined
ohat it shall retain its proud superiority. With
Ibis view he has chosen for its conductors two OF
ihe most eminent female writer's of this or any
tther counry-Mrs Hale and Mrs. Sigoumey,
assisted by one of no less ability, Miss Leslie.
In speaking of our Engravings, we beg leave
ID nt....I
volume, viz; View nfConsl antnople the Pilgrim.
s, huylki Water Works, Happy as King, The
Indian Maid, The Death OF Luarh.
Will each Of these was published Fashiona-
blc-plato continuing either thee or four figures
bcau,ully and tasteiully colored.
Universally PRONOUNCED superior to any Other
magazine illustrations in This or any other country.
Beautiful as they undoubtedly are, we pronounce
without hesitation that those for this year all
supefior. 'Yhu engraving shall always be !
worth more than the price OF subscription. We
do not, as many of our contemporaries do, who,
would scom TO tell a verbal falsehood, pass of
second hand plates as orglnbl. Ours are I'M
undoubtedly 50, and the designs selected by nnr-
selves, and they will be continued through the
year.
Has been emphatically termed the Ladies' Ma.
tributions of the most celebrated Female writers
of America, most of whom Of any eminence
contribute to lis paSes.
In a future publication wo will devotca column
10 publishing the names Of our contributors. Ii
is 100 long, except for Il separate advertisement.
But let This be remembered, that never in any
ms stance will mention the name of contributor
from whom we have not the remolcst idea of
procuring II contribution. There are enough
writes in our country, and COOL ones too, who
if they are paid will lu.nish matter sufficient for
sail our periodicals.
N TWENTY ONE VOLUMES have already
Issued. II is usual so announce that small del.
Ion only will be published Contrary 10 lhi,
NE Proprietor Of the Lady's Book announces that
We will publish an immense edition, with Winch
~ hopse to supply ali those who will favour him
WIN orders, commencing with the January num-
N II will be seen by this advertisement, that every
effort has been made BY the proprietor of this
work to make i superior to any Other in Amer-
ca I; and as
A NEW YEARS GIFT,
The Lady's Book is probably the most proper tha,
could be desired fhr Ladies, edited by their own
sex, and assisted, as the Editorial Department is,
by the Pictorial Embellishments, it is nostiyely
the PARLOUR COMPANION.
The Times APPLY remarks that subscription
TO this work, would be much more acceptable
present TO fair friend during tie coming holiday
season, than any Of the gingerbread ANIMALS
made OF btura Matilda poetry & diluted prose.n
Thee are other publications that advertise
Fashion plales. The publisher the Lady's Book
WISHES u 10 be distinctly understood that the
principal Fashions in his work are COLORED
I'm EVERY NUMBER which is not The
case with any other work published in thiscountry:
uniess they arc colored they are useless
TilE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
y placed under The supeintendence Of Mrs. Sarah
;. Hale and Mrs. Lydia IL. Sigourney two
lanes SO wei known to the world, that 10 men.
i!on their names in connection with any pubIica.
uon is az once guarantee OF its morality, virtue,
nhd uullty, OF their capabi,y 10 coudrct the
isady's Book, il is presumed no person will doubt
and the p'opvietor mentions With pleasure tha,
no English or Anne lean Magazine can puhish in