Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1842-12-22
Miss Leslie's Magazine,
The Home Book Of Literature, Fashion and
Domestic Economy.

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Embe!fated U;th tie n,oa beautiful
1ieezotint and Steel Plaiss and
Splendid Co'ored PLates Of TIE Fashions.
The demand which has existed for the past
year for Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Mag
azne and other kindred publications. has in.
dlcesi 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 thew do
not possess. For this purpose he has recur-
ed the aid of Miss r. LESLIE, universally
known as one the first female writers ofthe
age, and particularly distinguished by her era
phc sketches of manners, and her success in
illustrating and correcting fashionable folries
AS the writer OF various books, and contri
butor to Godey's Lady's Book, and other pub
| lications, Miss Leslie has done much to enlph
ten and ente' tain the public. and in the maya
zine now presented, which bears her name.
she will make her eminent talents still more
available tor general good. Besides {. series
of nnugeilettes, al her own nimitable STYLE. in
which, under cover of amusement some bene.
fetal design will be promoted; she will ftirnih
from her observation, reading and experience
a succession OF essays on Household Economy
embracing general suggestions for the rceusa-
ton ofdomestc establishments, hints and re.
Elections useful to househeepers, practical adj
vice, numerous receipts never before publish
ed, and all other things that NAV be made sub
serTicnt to the purpose. This Departments of
the magazine IS not to be found in any other
periodical, and the publisher is fatished 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 r. s. ARTHUR. Esq. bv
which that gentleman will be directly engaged
in joint uperintendence, and will bestow
his best endeavors. He will furnish for each
number one or more Of his lifeli!le narratives,
and such other matter as may be adapted to
the amusement anl improvement OF all ages
Interests the utmost care will be directed.
believing that a proper taste III dress is es-
sential to the true tlevelo 1ment of female
gracefalness, portion Of The work will be 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 a high
'thority. To enable her 10 select the newest,
Latest and recherche fashions, the publisher
has made arrangements to receive the latest
issues of Paris and London Fashions.
Mss T.esle's Magazine viii be empha,ically
4 HOWE BOOK, and it will contain matter
al lie sia!lculatcd for ornament to the cen.
braespe oabiwing .oom and family firesidc.
rt9 The enlishments viii be in the first stvle
Of pictorial art. Each number will contain
two plates; AMI in the course CT the volume
there will be presented several superb mezzo
tints of the higc5t elegance and finish.
1t will scarcely be credited that magazine
such as has been described can be afforded at
the low rate ofS1 SD PER .ANNUnr,
when but single copy is subscribed for, but,
at the risk of considerable loss, the publisher
has determined to furnish it for thet sum, be-
ing Just one half OF the price of the pridcipal
magazines Indeed, the publisher has resolv
ed to obtain awide circulation for the publ
cation, as it will require an immense edition to
repay the OUTLAWS necessary to be mad c.
Address, post paid,
MORTON MMTCiIAEL,
l0l Chestnut St, Publishers Hall
Q-1TThe first number will be issued III Janua
~, 1915.
Inducements to Posinlasters 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
To every person forwarding IS, four copies
will be sent, and in addition copy of
Pilgrims ofthe acknowledgements Eugene ~
iam-Last DAYS of Pompeii-Francisca Cara.
ra-1'raits and TRIALS of Eng. Life-The Van
Of the Peacock-Romance and Reality--Tle
epealers-Conversaticn with Lord Byron
The Honey Moon and Gems ofBeauty-Man-
field Park, by Miss Austn-the Disownei-
Paul Clnford-Renz, by Bulwer-Ethel
Churchhiil--The I:nprovisatrice--Book of
Beauty. by Mrs. I.andon, with portrait
Confessions Of an Elderly Conference.-The
Two Friends-Victims of Society, by Lady
Blessington. with a portrait Whichever may
be preferred.
To every person forwarding $40. teI.copies
will be furnished, and any four Of the lore.
named works.
1,o~any person forwarding $40. % copies
will be furnished & of the forenamed works.
TO any person forwarding $40, IA copies &
the whole Of the forenamed works.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,