Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-02-04


Sarah y. Hale and Mrs. Lydia III. Ssgousneg
Mas T., Leslie sctH hars contribution ia
trsvN number
'EsnE only Magazine ~ this country intcpded for
~ the perusai uf Females that ~ edited by their
own sex. This Is an important matter, and should
be borne Ia mind By those mothers hn iusend ca-
terug fer their own, their daughters Instruction
and amusement
rhc Lads's Book has been published by the same
pIoprietor for ueariy eleven years. and during that
time he safely say, that article has been ad.
mitted 10 its columns that parents might not with
safety read 70 their children. Is has been his con-
slant care TO prevent the work from being soctarau
political, or dspuiatious. He has watched It's pro-
gress frnm its first appearances In the world OF let
isss. to its now almost mature age. How many vain
efforts have been made during the period VI its
istancc TO establish rivalry how many arc stiii
making. but ~ vain The Book may almost be
considered the creation 81 taste for periodical lite
eraiurc. There 10 but Magazine now in this
country that can dale IT'S origin irom the same peri
cd the Ladys Book bn, the latter was the carii-
est periodical 10 offer remuneration for literary
trihutions.
GrrsaAt CowvsSrs.- One original large sized
Steel Engraving, ny A. L. Dick, IN each number.
Fashion Plate. eoiorcd. (mark thaD every
month.
Two pages Music Generally Originally in each
number.
Forty cigh, pages reading matter.
The PIcToRlAl DErARTMENT.--T The same A.
tcntlca 20 this department viii be displayed Ihosr
Splendid Steel thgrae,ngs. by A. l. Dick, ESQ.
tina, gave much satisfaction last volume, will DO
cottiuued.
We give twice as many Embellishments ~ any
other Magazine and each plate IL, because we pay
more Tor its engraving superior to any contempora-
ry aud q, the pric. Of the Magazine is not incrcas
ed. Our edition 10 immense, double any other pub
lie alton. therefore enabled to 20 10 greater
expense than any other publisher better return
ma, therefore, be expected for the price paid for
subscriptions.
The voice Of the pablic press has pronounced CO.
DEi'S IADi'S hook At the hsad Of tho peri
odica Iteraiurc Of the country, and he il ctermin.
ed that il shalt retain It's proud superiority With
this view he has chosen for its conductors two Of
the most eminent female writer's ot this. OF any
o,hcr country. Mrs HALE. and Mrs. SlGoUR-
NEy. assisted monthly by one Of no Less ability.
In speaking Of our Eng,auings. We beg leave 10
call attention 10 The following published in last vo-
lumc, via
View Of Con.tantinople, The Pilgrim,
sebaylkill w ater w otks Happy rs King.
The ladian Maid, The Death Of Lnath.
With each Of these was published Fashion platcs
containing either three or four figures, beautifully
aud tasteully colorcd
GoDElss BOOK has been empbatically termed
THE LADIES NATIONAL MAGAZINE, ~ IL
/, rccepiace for the contributions p the most eel.
ebrassd FEMALE wRl rxRS OF AMERICA,
most Of WHOM, Of any eininenoc, contribute 10 It's
pages
Ii future qualifications. we will devote a column
10 publishing Inc names Of our contributors. II 10
too long, except for separate advertisement.
But lei this be RENE pbcred. that We never In any
instance mention the name Of q contributor from
whom we have mol the rcmo,est idea Of procuring
a contributions. There are enough writers IN our
country, and who, II they are paid. will furnish
matter sufficient for all our periodicals.
TWENTY ONE VOLUMES have already been
issued Il il usual TO announce that small edition
only will be published. Contrary to this, the Fro.
prirtor OF the lady's Book announces that he will
publish AN IMMENSE EDITION, with which
he hopes 10 supply all those who, VIII favor MIN
with orders, commencing with the January number.
Ii will be seen by this adveTtscmentrhat every
effort has been made by III. proprietor OF this work.
10 make il superior 20 any other ~ america and
as A NEW YEARS GIFT. the Lady's Book u
probably the most proper that could be desired tor
Ladies, edited by their sex, aud assisted, ~
the Editorial Department Is, by the Pictorial En-
Refreshments. IL il positively the PARLOR COM
PA MON.
There are other publications that advertise FA-
sHlON PLATES, The Publisher Of the Lady,
Book wish,s il 10 be distinctly Understood, that the
principal Fashions in his work AXE COL0hED.
and in every numberl which 10 not the cssc with
any other work published in this country = unleLs
they are eoored they are useless.
TnE LiTEaARv DEPARTMENT IL under the 81
pesp,cndanre Of Mrs SARAH J. HALE and MIRA
LYDIA II, SiGOURNEY.
The MUSICAL DErAHtMrxr il under the super.
intendAnce Of J, q. OSHORNE--ihan whom no
person IL mere capable " doing it justice.
GENERAL FEAgcaEs --Iiicraturc, Tales Ed
says. Legends, Romantic Incidents IN History Ex-
tracts from the Old Poets, Reviews, Poetry, Fee
male Education, Embellishments, Fashions Color
cd. Lace Embroidery. Fac SMILES. Music, &C. &C.
great deal Of curiosity is often expressed 10 SEQ
the Ciurography Of celebrated persons. We shall
end, ayor 80 far lies In power 10 crafty this
feeling by giving, from time to time. correct imits-
tiOns Of the celebrated Female writers Of the
day.
Any embellishments 10 be found in any other
Magazine may be looked for in the Lady'e Book.
Uua READING Matter Is about the same in
quantity any similar production probably little
IN favor of The Book.
We stil continue 10 furnish WALTER SCOTS
NOVELS. complete. and the LADy'S BOOK one
year. for TEN DOLLARS.
Address i. Cooley
No. oil Chestnut St Philadelphia.
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