The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-07-02
CPAIIAM's MAGAZINE,
AND THE LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN's

4 New Volume, under the above title, of the
L A well established and fashionable Magazine, the
Philadelphia Casket in conjunction with the Cen
tlenan's Magazine, which has been every where
pronounced the most readable and popular Of the
| dnv will be opened on the first Of january, lS4l,
with an array Of CyntrIbuters secured by the I'M
ion of talent aud fame, which no periodical can
boast or pretend to reval, The December mum
her. will. however, be a specimen oiIhe new vol
umc. The volume will be opened with a new and
beautiful type, the finest white paper, and with the
first of Il series of embellishments unsurpassed ny
any which are yet Appeared IN any magazine. he
STYLE Of elegance, the beauty and finish OF these IL
ustrons, and the extensive Improvements "hIch
will be made in its Typographical appearance, ana
above all tones Of its literary department, by the
brilliant array of contributors, whose articles nave
enriched the pages of each number, will give 1t Il
character second to no Magazine in the Union
The character of the articles which shall appear IN
its pages, will be equally removed from sicki,
sent mentality, and form an aiectalon OF morality
that while a true dcneaton Of human nature Is
every variety of passion is aimed at, nothing shall
be found in its pages to cause a blush upon tho
cheek Of the most pure.
THE LITERARY CHAACTER,
will be sufficiently guaranteed by the reputation Of
both Magazines thus united, for years past, Wri~
to their pages, and the tales and sketches publish
ed in them have been widely copied and read, and
the firm aud independent tones of the criticisms
upon the current literature Of the day, has been
every where approved and commended.
THE LIST OF Contributors
embracing the names of most of the principle wri-
tcrs in America, wilha respectable number of Eng
gsh authors. Original articles have appeared,
during the last year, from the pens Of theioIIwng;
Prof. lngraham, author Of La Fife, Prol. John
/ Frost, Philadelphia, Author Of Two ears in The
/ Navy, Capt. Maryalte, author OF Peter Simple
etc, Morion Mc|iicmel, ESQ, Hon, r. T. Conrad,
Willis GAYLORD Clark, ESQ., Charles T. Jefferson,
Rev. Thomas Stockton, Samuel W. Stockton, F
Armstrong, Esq, Philadelphia, Gen o, p, Morris,
New J orl, Leigh Hunt, England, Mrs Fanny Ken
bic Butler. Philadelphia, Park Benjamin, New
York, Douglass lerro.d, England, jose phi c, Neei
( rCMrcool Skctchc3,7 The American Boz! James
f. OTIS, New York, il. s. Elliott, Editor Of the
FIarrisburch Journal, Pa, David Hoffman, Esq,
Baltimore, Charles West Thompson, Philadelphia,
Judge 'iremper, Dresden, \. y, John Du SoIe,
ESD, Granville MeIIen, New York, /, Il. Elder,
editor Of the Columbia Spy, Pa, The Author OF
60 Stanley" Idg0rd A, Poe, 4. 6, Spear, ih'a-
Gcphia, Author or' Towards pnckney," Mrs !,
5iqourey, Hartford Miss Catherine II. Nnter
mao Philadelphia, Mrs Ann Stoayens, New }orf
Benson Iii.l, England, Editor Of the New Monthly
lTpaazire DIR /. x. Mitchell. PHILADELPHIA, Jane.
Montgomery, lrgl,nd, 4. MAXIM and j., Holden,
rsns.1 ! Beauchamp Jones. Baltimore ]. L. Dow,
Washinyon Civ, Mrs +. f. Eliot, Boston, Dr.
Thomas Donn English, Philadelphia,
In addition to ibis brilliant array ofnamcs known
TO fame, the distinguished services OF host OF an
onymOus writer's Of 10 ordinary abilities, have
given worth and character to the pages OF lhe hasa
zines. ] he series OF wei hhoWh hhulcai papers
- g'.,.'. IL, I,-t hFpr' hnyA lv.I
entitled IruIIMg III Tue LAST war nave III"
run mcNualIed by any series pnp'hhca IN any
Magazines Tor years Ihe author proposes 10 open
the first ota new series ct
TALES or THE sLA,
and from his known abilities as Gcpctor OF sea
scenes and lite, much may be TeIed upon rom
bin in maintaining he popularity oi the Magazine.
Papers may be expected daring the volume, also
from the well known articles entitled the Log oi
p Cd ironslde' Inc author OF SYRIAN Lc''eIs VIII
also end has powerful ana graceful pen, 10 sustain
and Increase the reputation OF The work. Inc val
liable aid ct The author ct Leaves nom Law
!or'7 iod io.Io, has also been secNftC--aLd Wa
may expect soWthng sun more mn ing rom lh1
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n prose an" verse; nom various writers OIL ct'e-
Tlty, as contributors 10 me AoN'aei' ooso".nes
OF tho country Inc editors oil o'neF Magazines
continue ihcii services under inc ne" a'fahg' eh''
WIN such an array OF INeh'. magazines o' aF-
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coming volume
FASHIONS AND EXCHANGES
In compliance with the almost UNANIMOUS wish
of our lady subscribers, We shall ensuing volume
lurish them with correct plate Of FASHIONS
NoNrHl.Y, n feature, il is believed, that will uci-
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