The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-07-15


Ladies Companion proudly directs attention to the
following
PROHINE.N CONTRIBUTORS,
Emmy C.. Embury, author Of Pictures of Early
Lfe,' the Blind Girl, etc.
Lydia H. Sigourney, author of Boys Reading
Book, elc.-Editor Of Religious Souvenir
Frances S. Osgood, author of 'Casket of Fate, -
Wreath of Wild Flowers etc.
Mrs Seba Smith,
Mrs T.. +. Eel, author of Character of Schiller,
etc.
Ann S. Stevens.
Mrs Z. r, Steel, author of IIcroines of Sacred
History etc.
Mrs A. NJ. +. Annan, hte Miss Buchanan,
Miss A. d. Woodbridge.
Mis- Emeiine S. Smith,
+. w. Thomas, author of Clinton Bradshaw ETC.
Caroline Orne, of Wollsboro', N. II.
Miss Mary Ann Browne. Eng land, author of 'Is-
natla,' and other poems.
Miss G, +. Orne, Cambridge, Mass.
Mrs NJ. Leon Loud, Pennsylvania.
Professor J. II. Igraham, author of Lafltc, Bur
tom Capt. Kyd,' etc.
Louis Fitzgerald Tasistro.
Nathaniel p. Willis.
Theodore s. Fny.
Rev. J. NJ. Clinch, Boston Mass, author Of Cap
tivity in Babylon, etc.
Rev. Charles Constantine Pise.
Samuel Woodwork, author Of the champions of
Freedom the odd Oakcn Bucket, elc.
Park Ben amin.
Henry T. Tuckcrman, author of Isabel or Italy,
etc.
Rufus Dawes, author of 'Nx's Ma,e, 'A,henia of
Dcmascus,' etc.
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w. Gilmore Simms, author of 'Guy Rivers etc.
Epes Sargent, author ol'Veasco,' etc.
Robert Hamilton.
William B. Tappan.
George p. Morris, author of 'Brier Cliff and the
National Melodies.
{. +. Daniels.
Alexander McMakin, Philadelphia,
lloratio Gates of Buffalo.
John Neal, author Of the Yankee Down Las
ter, etc.
Seba Smith, author of Major Jack Downing, etc
Albert Pike, author of Mexican Sketches, etc.
Isaac MLcen. Jr.
Thomas Dunn English, NJ d. Of Philadelphia.
William G. Howard, ofOho,
John MCabe, NJ. ID.
Henry b. Hurst Philadelphia.
Among the number Of the contributors to the
'Companion," above enumerated, will be per-
celved the names OF many, whose charming pro-
ductions have given lustre TO national literature
and whose reputation is identified with the progress
ion of their country to that position in the world Of
letters, to which they have been signal instrument
tai in advancing it, and among them, there will be
found the names Of ladies who have established the
claim Of woman TO the possession of the loliiest
intellect, in lis more refined and delicate charac-
ieristlcs and have reared an enduring monument TO
the virtues and elevation Of their SEX The tai
en,s of The contributors, it will be perceived, are
OF the most varied character. BY this it is rem
dered certain that every taste will be gra,ifed-
that every branch of elegant literature will receive
attention. Poetry, tales, sketches, cssays--,he in
siruct,c and the amusng--'he grave and the CAV
will be blended, to enrich the in,cres, of The
Magazine.
TIE UBELLISHATE.N'TS.
Even in this mporan, respect, the Companion
may be safely pronounced 10 maintain a decided
superiority over every competitor; and in regard
to its gorgeous engrdyngs,ihe work is distinguish
ed above every literary periodical whether in Eng
land or America. Every number is ornamented
with steel plates, executed by the first artists, in
The most finished manner, expressly for the work!
scripture chgrdringS are, also, occasionally pub
llshed. The reader therefore, for the low price nj
which The Companion" is afforded, in ad-
dillon TO It's admirable literary articles obtans n
port Joiio OF elegant steel engravings.
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in female costume and ornaments. These mates
are not executed on wood, but so elabora,ey en-
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preservation as beautiful picures for il is the de-
termination Of the proprietor of the Ladies' Com
Panion, 10 ober nothing TO its readers that is moi
worthy qualified admiration
THE MUSICAL DEPARTMENT.
receives The utmost attention. Il piece of music il
gwen IN every number, and an experienced and
competent musical professor having the immediate
supervision, the selections may be relied upon os
being from the most pleasing and popular sonps.-
Above all, i will be made matter of especia o,-
'ehl,on' 10 nave every piece Of music printed cor.
rectly, and free from erois
LITERARY NOTICES.
Criticism upon the publications which NAV from
time to time be issued,is matter involving serious
resPosioeness' especially when the decision of the
o,'ic expected 10 influence large portion of the
communiiy and while the receipt of The books IL,
sued by The most prominent publishing honsos in
me country, enables the proprietor of The J,ndies
companion TO announce the reviews of new vn,Ls
10 from one OF the features in the conduct of the
,iashzlne; The reader who consults them for uui-
dence IN The selection of books for perusal. nav
place upon them implicit reliance. The basis or
c'llc'''" Is an impartial and independent Judge
EDITORS T.aBLE
Under this head The more important, events
winch may transpire, worthy Of comment. will ho |
found, embracing every subject, either local ~ |
iorelsn, That Is considered of suficien, inere,,
to demand attention. '"'e'eS'
In conclusion, the proprietor pledges himself ,b,,
ladies Companion pre- emneu, far ,hr I, "e