The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-06
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and type am is composed of closely printed matter,
amounting TO nearly four hundred pages per volume
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wood cut, illustrating the natural history aud Gus.
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and poetic sketches not only Of the general feature
and holiday customs, but likewise Of the agricultural
peeuliarities Of every month. This will be nc~
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with an engraving, representing Shakespeare Tami.
the Sbrew, illustrated by story from the pen Of tt
late Charles Lamb, one Of the most popular author
England has ever boasted. This plate and the llu.
trations of the months, have never appeared ~ ai,
other magazine.
The quality of the reading matter Of the Baltimore
Monthly Vister, may be inferred from the follow f5
list Of contributors, To which other distinguished naing'
will be, from time to time, added. To instruct ana
To amuse will be our aim.
Coniribfors-Rev. Il. Y. Reese, Rev. Learj
Kerr, Professor J. II. w. Dunbar, Professor Edwo
Foreman, Professor Chaplin A. Harris, DIR. C. & ca,
Dr. James Hamilton, DIR. John Fonerden, Mes5r- 81
Topham Evans, L. S. Arthur, author of the suborI,
nate w II. Carpenter, j. Ii. Jones, author OF We
OH SCENES L. L Noibt, No'p"lit ''".'.
Sperry J. T.. S. Rochester Thomas {. Atkinson, br
j. w. Geyer, Mrs Lydia Jane Person, Mrs. Amcit
B. Welby, Miss Esther Wetherald, The Aullor ID
q The Two Chrstmases" David Hoffman, Esq \
C. Brooks, AM, Messrs. @. Barbour, Z. c. Squier
$. +. Glenn, George Yellot, NJ S. Lovett L. Tudos
Horton, The Milford Bard The Author Of "TLc
Deserted Husband " John Smith Of Jno.," The Au-
thor of Dr.'s MSS"
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