Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-12-23
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.

II is a source of no lutte pride to the proprietor
of The Lady's Book, that he first introduced into
his country The plan of furnishing. along with a
monthly periodical ri elegant literature, embellish-
ments Of an attractive and costly character. The
hrst steel engravings accompanying such a work
were given by him; the first patterns of lace work
and embroidery were given by him; the first color
cd plates of Fashions were given by him the first
music was given by HIM. These are things a.
which he would not refer, if some Of those wi o have
esssyed to follow in his footsteps, not content with
Initiating all designs, even TO the 70, M Of his book.
the size OF bis type. and the colour Of his cover had
not f,oiishly put onward claims 20 originality, aud
attempted to found q right TO an exclusive merit on
doing that which they had borrowed from his ex.
ample. But what he has done heretofore in the
way of establishment of his book, though it far
exceeded any effort of those who slrove to copy his
movements, cannot compare with what he nov
means to do. His arrangements. for this depart
ment of his work have been projected on the most
liberal scale If expenditure. involving such an ex-
tent Of outlay as has never before been dreamed of
in any periodical. European or American. As an
evidence of his intentions. he now states thar each
number of the Lady's Book for the ensuing year,
will conisin Al least,
Three Splendid Engrarings;
embracing in the serie. every possible variety OF
subject, Historical, Landscape, Pic,uresqie, Por.
traiture, Imaginative, Emblematic, and executed
in every possible variety of The ART; Mezzatmt.
Line and Mezsotint, StiPple, MadYlhon, and TINT
most chas,e and expressive manner, The Line and
Dot combined. which has given such Worldwide
celebrietv to the works of modern artists.
The American Guide Pa e. ID Fashions. colois I'd
will be given every mon b.
In order to give the greatest attracti>ehess 10 the
subjects Of his embellishments. the proprietor ha.
given orders to various American Painters of Is.
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pairing expressly for The Lady's Book, numerous
Origi nal Pictures on National and Historical
events, some of which are nearly completed, and
will soon be in the hands Of the eBgraver. Among
he painters thus engaged, he may enumeIate
J. G. Chapman, Painter OF the National Pc
ture Of the Baptism of Pocshontas,
r.. F Rothermci. J p. FIankens,ein,
S. 5. Osgood. of Boston, l. williamson, &c. &c.
He has also established a GORE, pondence, in
London, through which he will receive early proof
impressions Of the finest prints executed in that
metropolis, and will thus be constantly supplied
with an immense variety, from which to make
suitable selections.
Pictorial Illustrations Of Shakespeare 7;
Two of (which, Anne Page and Master Slender,
by Leslie, and Katherine and Petruchto, by Cat
,ermole, are now nearly ready. Among tho sub
Jects at present in preparation for the Lady's
D'oNt may nc HlrHtioncu NhOTHtHg DfCOttOH ana
Epeniag Devotion, two superb pictures Of do
mestic Piety; The Effects Of Industry and The
Effects Of Aieness,-admirsble Illustrations of
great moral truths The Old Soldier and his
Family, a beautiful transcript of patriotic feelings;
several OF Str David Wakes most paiued compo
sit,ons; Departing for the Fair and Return
ing from Market, charming specimens of rural
lite; The Village AmaRuensis, Fortune Telling.
The Secret Discovered, The Maiden's Chamber,
The Exponent Of Blanca CapeH, &c. &c; and
Edwin Lardseer's last and greatest production,
Youthful Innocence of which the only copy in the
country is that which belongs 10 the proprietor.
Determined to satisfy every variety Of taste, the
proprietor ha. also made arrangements for a series
Of the most superb Mezzotints ever executed in
this country, several Of which are already engrav.
ed, and will be given TO his subscribers as soon as
a sufficient number OF impressions can be taken to
supply his immense edition. Besides the service
OIL. S. SApD, OF New York, who has now in hsnd
a number Of plates, The proprietor has secured the
invaluable aid Of Mr.. HuMPHREYs, OF London,
who is universally conceded to stand in the FORE
most rank ofEnglish Engravsrs, and whose srlen-