Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-02-19

g. Spear, do Author of Howard Pinck-
Mrs l.. Sigourney, Hartford Miss Catharine
(!Waterman, Philadelphia; Mrs. Ann F. Stephens,
New York Benson Hill, England; Editor OF New
Monthly Magazine Dr.. J. X. Mitchell, Philadelphia;
James Montgome " England; A. M'Makin and E.
Holden, Eslrs ]. Beauchalnp Jones, Baltimore; u.
E. Dow, Washington City; Mrs. f. +. Ellet, Bos-
ton DR.. Thomas Dunn English, Philadelphia.
In addition to this brilliant array Of names known
to fame the distinguished service of host of anony-
nous writers of no ordinary abilities, have given
worth and character in the pages Of the Magazine.
The series of well known nautical papers entitled
Cruzing in the War, have had run, unequalled
by any series published in any magazine for years.
The author promises to open the first of series
of TALES OF THE SEA, and from his known
abilities as depicter of scenes and life; much
may be relied upon from him i'll maintaining the po-
pulary of the magazine. Papers may be expected
during the volume, also from the author OF the well
known articles the Log Of Old Ironsides.' The au
thor of Syrian Letters, will also lend the powerful
pen to sustain and increase the reputation of the
work. The valuable aid of the author Of Leaves
from LAWYERS Port Folio' has also been secured;
and we may expect something still moro thrilling
from the capacious stores which a long life III the
profession has enabled him to amass. An occasion.
al chit-chat with Jeremy Short and Oliver Old
fellow, is also promised with variety OF choice ar
cles in prose and verse, from various writers OF &C.
ebrity as contributors to the prominent magazines
OF the country. The editors OF both magazines
tnue their service under the new arrangement. With
such an array of talent magazine OF ur7c0tle1 az
fractions, may safely he promised the coming season.
FASHIONS AND ENGRAVINGS.-In COM
pliance with the almost unanimous wish of our lady
subscribers, we SHALL the ensuing volume, furnish
them with beautiful! and correct plate of FASHIONS
No fact II iv bnI
be unwelcome nor unpopuar.-These fashion plates
shall be drawn from original designs from Paris and
London, and may always be depended upon as the
prevailing style in Philadelphia and New York tor
the month in which they ale issued. These, how
ever shall in no wise interfere with the regular choice
engraving, and music which accompany each num-
her of the work. The splendid Mezzotnt engravings
from the BURN Of Sartain, which have been SO Justly
admired, will be followed during the volume by seve.
raj from the same hand, while the steel engravings
in the best style of art om interesting scenes shall
still enrich the magazine. The choicest pieces OF
music for the piano and guitar shall accompany each
number of the work.
TIME OF PUBLICATION.-The work will
be published on the first of the month every quarter
of the Union The most distant subscriber will con-
scouentIy receive it that day, well those who
reside in Philadelphia In all the principal cities,
agents have been established, to whom the magazine
is forwarded prior to the time Of issuing it, that
they may be delivered to resident subscribers by the
first of the month. This is an important arrange
ment to distant subscribers, ~ho become tired, inn
Fortunate, and eventually discontinue many works,
in consequence Of the great delay by publishers.
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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 subscribb
for either of the following Philadelphia periodicals,
this LIBERAL PROPOSAL is made. Five Dol.
lars current money free Of Postage, we will forward
Grahams Magazine, and Godey's Lady's Book, for
one year.
Editors who may copy this prospectus, and will
send copy, marked ,cih ink, addressed TO the So
turday Evening Post (Which will save the publisher
the postage on newspapers shall be promptly fur
nished with the work. TO be particular in this mat
ter we should like copy Of the paper married to b
sent more than once, that no mistake or delay may
occur. Editors are served with the magazine from
The time TIE advertisement Is inserted. We mention
this as many inserted the advertisement at the clos
Of the last volume, and expect all the back numbers
This Of course we could not be willing to grant.
Address post pa;d, GEORGE r GRAHAM.
South vest corner Of Chestnut = Third 81 knua.
Novembss 7, le40