The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-24

Il. >. AK lIUR,
Author of ''Six Nights with the Washington
ans, &c.
Embellishcd with the most Equisitc Mezzotnt
and Steel Plates
AND
Splendid Coloured Plates of the Fashions.
The great demand which has existed for the
past year for Godeys Lady's Book, Grahams
Magazine, and other kindred publications, has
induced the subscriber to present to the public
Monthly Magazine similar, in its general features
to the popular works referred to, but with some
CLAIMS TO ATTENTION which they do
not possess For this purpose he has secured
the aid of MISS f. LESLIE, universally known
as one of the first FIRST FEMALE WRITER'S
OF THE AGE, and particularly distinguished
by her graphic sketches of manners, and her
success i'll illustrating and correcting fashionable
follies
As tie writer Of various books, and a contrib
utor to Godcy's Lady's Book, Grahaln's Maya
zine, and other periodicals Of high reputation,
Miss Leslie has done much to cnlightcn and
entertain the public, and in the Magazine now
presented, which bears her name she will make
her eminent talents still more available for the
general good. Besides A SERIES OF NOVEL
LETTES, in her own inimitablc STYLE in which,
under cover OF amusement, some beneficial de-
sign will be promoted, she will furnish from her
observation, reading and experience, n Success
SION of Essays on HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY,
embracing general suggestions for the rcgula-
ton of domestic establishments, Hints and Re-
Elections Useful to Uoasckccpers, practical adj
vice, numerous receipts never before published,
and all other things that may be made subscr-
Went to the purpose This department Of the
Magazine, though no undue space will be allot-
ted to it, is NOT TO BE FOUND IN ANY
OTHER PERIODlCAL, and the Publisher i
satisfied that it will not be less interesting and
valuable than it Is novel.
As it is the purpose of the Publisher to make
the Magazine Tributary to Useful Designs, he
has made all arrangement with the Justly celc-
bretcd I. 5. ARTHUR, Esq, by which that
gentleman will be directly engaged in Il Joint
superintendent, and will bcstow his best cndca-
vors. Mr. Arthur will furnish one or more of
hs Life Like Narratives, and such other mat
ter as may be adapted to Tie amusement and
Improvement Of all ages and classes, especially
Young LrdleS, to whose interest, the
utmost care will he directed.
believing that proper taste in dress is essen
tial to the true Development ofFcmale Grace
tuineSs, a portion Of the work will be devoted to
an exposition and illustration Of the PREVAILING
"a HONS. This will be strictly under tie Care
Of Miss Leslie, whose severe taste and ample OPP
poriunites oto,servaon will confer upon what
ever receives the stamp Of her approbution
high authority. To enable her 10 select the
Newest Latest and nIosL Recherche Fashions,
the Publisher has made arrangements TO receive,
by the Steamers, the fastest Issues Of Paris and
J. ,ndon; and to give the highest possible effect
to the MONS selected, lIc has made an engage
mcnt with Il celebrated Artist to compose aud
modify the groups, so as TO render them highly
effective. He there fore does not hesitate to an
noulce that his Fashion PLATES will be not only
More Corrcst, but Will be executed in STYLE Of
Greater BrilIiancy and Elegance than any which
can be found in any other publication. Miss
LcSiie'a Magazine will, AS will be perceived from
what has been stated, he cmphatically.1 HOME
BOOK, ard II will contain matter especially
calculated for Ornament to the Centre Table, in
tcrestIng reading and conversation in the Draw
ing Room, and Tor the Family F.csile, valuable
suggestions in the l!o,isckccpcr's Department,
al unerring illustrations in the style of Dress.
The embellishments will be in the first STYLE of
the pictorial art. Each number will contain
TWO PLATES; and in the course the volume
there will be presented several Superb NIezzo-
tints of the highest possible elegance and finish.
The contents Of Miss Lcslic's Aiugazno will
be such as to give II, 81 this respect, decided
superiority No mere reverence for names will
induce Tie Editors TO admit any article of cues
tionab!e merit, but everything admitted will be-
Judged Of by lis intrinsic worth, and nothing can
possibly nd place Which will not be calcutta
Of its readers.
1t will scarcely be credited that a Maya
zine, such as has been Described, can be afordcd
at the low rate Of 81 90 PER ANNUM,
when but single copy is subscribed for, but, at
the risk ofcosldcrabo loss, the publisher has de-
termined to furnish it for that sum, being lust
one half the price of tic other principal Mara
zines Indeed, as will be seen ly the suhioimcd
list OF offers and premiums, the publisher has
icso.vcd upon obtaining wide circulation for
this publication, as it will require an immense
edition 10 repay the large outays necessary bet
made.
address, postage paid,
MORTON M'MICHAEL,
Publishers Hall, l0l Chestnut ST. Phil'ad.
TIP The First Number will be issued in Janu-
AIRY. 1913 es1$
INDUCEMENTS TO PosTMhsTERs AND OTHERS.
Four Copies ofths beautiful work will be fur
nished for Five Dollars, in current funds
Ten Copies for Ten Dollars.
Twenty two copies for Twenty Dollars "
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Rienzi, (by Bulwer.) Francesca Carrara, Traits
and Trials of English Life, The Vow Of the Pea
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Landon, with Portrait) The Reporters, Con-
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and Gems of Beauty, Confessions of an Elderly
Gentleman, The Two Friends, Victims of Soc-
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