Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1841-04-16
GRAHAM'S MAGAZINE,
AND THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN

n NE w VOIIUWE, unOer the ABOVE ulc, VI TIC
II well established and fashionable Magazine,
the Philadelphia Casket, in conjunction with the
Gentlemen Magazine which has been every where
pronounced the most readable and popular of the
day, will be opened on the First Of January ls4l,
with an array OF contributors secured by the union
of talent ard fame, which periodical in the coun
try can boast or pretend to rival. The December
number will, however, be specimen OF the New
Volume The Volume will be opened with new and
beautiful type, the finest white paper and with the
fist of a series of EMBELLISHMENTS UNSURPASSED
by any which have yet appeared in any Magazine.
The style of elegance the beauty and finish OF these
illustrations and the extensive improvements which
will be made in its typographical appearance, and
above all the tone of its literary department.; by the
brilliant array of contributors whose articles Eave
enriched the pages of each number, will give 1t
character second to no Margarine IN tie Union.-
The character of the articles which shall appear in
its pages. ill be equally removed from sickly sem
timentllity, and from an aectaon of morality, but
while true deIineation of human nature in every
variety of passion is aimed at, nothing shall be ound
in its pages to cause blush upon the check of the
most pure.
THE LITERARY CHARACTER will be suf-
fcently guaranteed by the reputation OF both Maya
zines t.us united, for years past. Writer'S of the
first rank have been regular contributors to their
pages and the tales and sketches published in them
have been widely copied and read, and the firm and
Independent tone the criticisms, up the current
literature of the day has been every where approved
and commended.
THE LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS embrace
the names Of most of the principal writers in Anne
RIGA, with respectable number of English authors.
Original articles have appeared during the last year,
from the pens of the following:
Professor Tuoraham AutlDr Gf LIZ Elite Prot.
John Frost, Philadelphia; Prot. n. c. Brooks, Eal-
timore; Prof. &. +. Wines, Philadelphia, Author OF
Two Years in the Navy Captain Maryart, Author
of Peter Simple etc Morton McN!ichael. Esq. Phi
ladcIphia Hon. r. Il. Conrad, Esq. do; Willis Gay
lord Gay lord Esq do; j. Peterson, Esq. do; Rev.
Thos IL. Stockton do Samuel w. Stockton do: E.
Armstrong, Esq, do General p. Morris, New \ ork;
Leigh Hunt, England Mrs. Fanny Kcnlble Butler,
Philadelphia; Park Benjamin, n. York; Douglass
Jerrod. England; Joseph c. Neal Charcoal Sketch
esq The American Boz James +. OTIS, N. y; r.
s. Elliott, Editor of the Harrisburg Intehgencer, Pa;
d. Hoffman, Esq. Baltimore Charles West Thomp-
son, Philadelphia; Judge Tremper, Dresden, NY;
John S. Du Sole Esq Grenviile Mellon New York;
The Author of Stanley Edgar A. Poe, Phlladel-
phia {; I G. Spear, dc; Author Of Howard Pinck
ney; ; Mrs. L. Sigourney, Hartford; Miss Catharine
II. Waterman, Philadelphia; Mrs. Ann F. Stephens,
New York Benson Hill, England; Editor OF New
Monthly Magazine; DIR. J. X. Mitchell, Philadelphia;
James Montgomc y, England A. MMakin and E.
Holden, Esqrs.; ]. Beauchamp Jones, Baltimore; J.
Z. Dow, Washington City; Mrs. E. r. El'et 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
'Cruizing in the War have had a 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 fronrhis known
abilities as depicter of and life; much
may be relied upon from him in maintaining the po-
puIary of the magazine. Papers may be expected
during the volume, also from the author of the well
known articles the Log of Old IronsIdcs.' 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 more thrilling
from the capacious stores which long life in 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
tces in prose and verse; from various writer's of ce
lebrity, contributors to the prominent magazines
of the country. The editors of both magazines con-
tinue their service under the new arrangement With
such array of talent magazine of u7s7r0 lea ct
h0ct0ns may safely be promised the coming season.
FASHIONS AND ENGRAVINGS.-In COM
piancc with the almost Unanimous wish of our lady
subscribers we shall, the ensuing volume, furnish
them with a beautiful aud correct plate of FASHIONS
MONTHLY, feature it is believed that will neither
be unwelcome unpopular.-These fashion plates
shall be drawn from original designs from Paris and
London, and may always be depended upon az the
prevailing style in Philadelphia and New York for
the month in which they 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 Mezzotn engraving.
from the BURN ofSartain, which have been Justly
admired will be followed during the volume by scve
raj from the same hand. While the steel engravngs
in the best style of art. iom 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 fthe month in every quarter
of the Union. The most distant subscriber will con-
scquently receive it that day. as 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, so that
they may be delivered to resident subscribers by the
first of the month. This is an important arrange
ment to distant subscribers, who become tired, inn
Fortunate, and eventually discontinue many works,
in consequence of the great delay by publishers.
THEMSELVES Dollars per annum. Or two co.
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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 subscribe
for either of the following Philadelphia periodicals.
thi LIBERAL PROPOSAL is made Five Dol
lars current money free OF Postage, will forward
Graham's Magazine, and Godey's Lady's Book, for
one year.
Editors who may copy this prospectus, and will
send copy. marked uith ink, addressed to the sa-
turday Evening Post. (Which will save the publisher