Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-12-08
Miss Leslie's Magazine,

Miss Leslie's Magazine,
The Home Book Of Literature, Fashion and
Domestic Economy.
Edited by Mss e. LESLIE. author of .s-rs.
/ UFtshington Potts. &c. and 7, s. ar
THUR. author of SIC Nights ,oiA
( the W.sshingtonans,' sc &c.
Enbelisded With the most beautiful
1iezzotint and Steel Plates and
Splendid Colored Plates offhe Fashions
Fhe demand which has existed for the past
year for Godey's f.ady's Book, Grahaln's Mag
azne, and other kindred publications, has in.
| duced the subscriber to present to the public
a monthly magazine, similar in its general fea-
! lures to the popular works referred to, but
with some claims to attention which they do
not possess. For this purpose he has recur-
ed the aid of Miss f. LESLIE, universally
known as one ofthe first female writers ofthe
age, aud particularly distinguished by her gra
j phic sketches of manners, and her success in
! illustrating and correcting fashionable fol!ies.
AS the writer of various books, and contri
butor to Godey's Laty's Book, and other pub
locations, Miss Leslie has done much TO enligh
ten and enter tain the public. AMI in the maya
zine now presented, which bears her name.
she will make her eminent talents stll more
| available for general good Besides series
! OF nouveliettes, in her own inintable style, in
which, under cover of amusement, some bene-
hcial design viii be promoted; she will furnili
from her observation, reading and experienced
! a succession OF essays on Household ECONOMY
embracing general suggestions for the reg,la-
ton ofdomestic establishments, hints and re-
! Elections useful to housekeepers, practical adj
vice, numerous receipts never before publish
ed, and all other things that may be made sub
serYicnt to the purpose. This department. of
| the magazine is not to be found III any other
periodical, and the publisher is satisfied that it
will not be less interesting and valuable than
! it is novel. AS it is the purpose Of the publ
sher to make the magazine tributary to useful
design, he has made an arrangement with the
justly celebrated T. S. ARTHUR. ESQ. by
which that gentleman will be directly engaged
in joint superintendent, and will bestow
his best endeavors. He will furnish for each
number one or more Of his lifelike narratives.
and such other matter as may be adapted to
the amusement and Improvement Of all ages
and classes, especially young ladies, TO whose
Interests the utmost care will be directed.
Believing that proper taste i'll dress is es-
sential to the true development of female
gracefulness, a portion of the work WILDE de
voted to an exposition and illustration of the
prevailing fashions. This will be strictly and
exclusively under the care of Miss Leslie
whose severe taste and ample opportunities
Of observation will confer upon whatever re-
ceives the stamp of her appreciation high al,
thority. To enable her to select the newest.
I latest and recherche fashions, the publisher
has made arr angements TO receive the latest
issues OF Paris and Lonlon Fashions.
| Miss I.eslie's Magazine viii be- >emphaticaliv
4 HOME BOOK, and it will contain matter
especially calculated fer ornament to the cen
tire table, drawing room and family fireside.
The embellishments will be in the first style
of pictorial art. Each number will contain
two plates; and in the course of the volume
there will be presented several superb mezzo
/ tints of the higest elegance and finish.
1t will scarcely be credited that magazine
such as has been described can be afforded at
the low rate of 81 SO PER ANMUMT,
when but single copy is subscribed for, but,
at the risk of considerable loss the publisher
has determined to furnish it for thst sum. be-
Ting Just one half Of the price of the pridcipal
magazines. Indeed, the publisher has resolv-
ed to obtain wide circulation for the publ
cation, as it will require an immense edition to
repay the OUTLAWS necessary to be mada.
Address, post paid,
! NORTON M'NICHAEI,
| lOl Chestnut St, Publishers Hall.
! OThe first number will be issued in Janua
ry,IS45.
inducements TO Po8tmasters and others
Four copies of this beautiful work will be fur
nished for Five Dollars in current funds.
Ten copies for Ten dollars do
! % copies for Twenty dollars do
/ IN,
will be sent, and in addition COPY of
| Pilgrims of the Rhine-Devereux-Eug A =.
Tam-Last Days of Pompe-Franci sea Cara
ra-rraits and Trials of Eng. Life-The Van
OF the Peacock-Romance and Reality--The
Repealers-Co Conversations with Lord byron
The Honey Moon and Gems of Beauty-Man-
field Park, by Miss Austin-The Disowned-
| Paul Clihord-Rienzi, by Bulwer-Ethel
Churchhill--The nprovisatrce--Book of
I Beauty, by Mrs. I.andon, with portrait
Confessions of an Elderly Gentleman-The
Two Friends-Victims of Society. by Lady
Blessngton. with a portrait. Whichever may
be preferred.
To every person forwarding $40, ten copies
will be furnished, and any four of the fore
named works.
/ To any person forwarding $50, % copies
will be furnished & Of the forenamed works.
the whole of the forenamed works.
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1843.
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