The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-01-08


rim of another talented engraver, II. S. Sadd, Esq
Of N. Y. that there may be no disappointment
as to number or regularity. These will be equal
to any thing published, 50 that we are able con-
idently to promise.
A Mez=otintin Every Number.
These beautiful engravings will therefore form
a feature Of Graham's Magazine, in every num-
Der, SO that we shall he able to distance any thing
like competition on this ground. These plates
are the most expensive that can be got up for
magazine of large circulation, in consequence OF
the great price of printing-belng more than
double that of line ergravinys-and the necessi-
ty Of reduplicating the plates; our edition alred-
DIV rendering it necessary that two or three plates
Of the same subject must be prepared for every
number in which they are used We HOW print
AN edition greater than that of any contemporary
for the last year, and confidently assert that at
the same rate Of increase we shall issue in 1912,
an EDITION ofnot less than IS 900 copies monthly,
and saall soon have an edition unequalcd in the
history of magazine publishing.
Ou Splendid STEEL Engrarings.
We have also entered into distinct and per-
mancnt arrangement with Rowdon. Wright,
Hatch and Smile ard with y l.. Dick Esq. Of
New York. for a series ofsplcndd engrayings, to
be rot up in style unsurpassed by any that have
ever been done in this country. The wide spread
fame Of these artists is sufficient guarantee o..
the character olthc work we shall receive from
their hands So that with such an organization,
we may safely deity competition in the way If
embellishments, show the world pattern for 9TH
els to follow in the way of liberal and judicious
expenditure, and fix new era IN the history Of
Of magazine publishing in this country 1t is a
!iasl upon American artists TO presume that the
,,,,t M, Of old ,rli. AM tn
compare with or be preferred, to the beautiful
creations of their genius, taste and skill.
ELEGANT RGsRG5n. WORK.
An agrcemen, has also been made with that
mcritorous and accomplished artist, F. Cuarre,
Esq. for tnll supply of tasteful
Embro'dcry, Luce jIo'k, BirdS N0pcrs &
LaaascWcs,
colorcd in the most finished and elegant style
This will form an expensive, but popular and at
tractive feature in the work, and with the vaaic-
ty which will be thus introduced will always
be novel and pleasing,
RICHLY COLORED FASHIONS.
In compliance with the almost unanimous wish
of our lady subscribers, we shall furnish them
with beautiful and correct plate of Fashions, and
shall also give the style, for gentlemen, which
has been decidedly popular with both sexes, and
has rendered the work the Textbook of Fashion,
the Union over. These fashion plates will be
drawn from original designs from Paris and
London and nay always be depended upon as
the prevailing style in Philadelphia and New
York forthe month in which they are issued.
These, however, shall in no wise interfere with
the regular and choice engravings, and music
which accompany each number OF the magazines
us shall not sullcr ourselves TO be surpassed in
number or beauty Of illustrations by any other
have assumed, Of leading all others in the rich
ness, beauty, excellence, and variety ofmagLzinc
| establishment.
THE LITERARY CHARACTER,
| The reputation of the Magazine thus far, would
be sufficient guarantee for the future, but that
il may be seen that nothing bas been left undone
to maintain every department OF the work ant
to elevate the literary, as well as the pictorial
department, we beg leave TO announce host o.
talented and elegant American writers.
The List Of Contributors.
In addition TO the old contributors whose name
and articles have given high celebrity to the
| Magazine, IL number of new ones are added, OF
worth and note, so that we may fairly say thai
we have
The Strength IF AMERICAN Talent EniiS-
| bed in the Hork.
The distinguished services ola host Of anony
nous writers Of no ordinary abilities will give
worth and character to the pages of the Maya
zine. The series of the well known nautical pa
pers entitled "CruIsing IN the Last war; ana
"lhe keeicf OF 10 )" have had run uneqnal!el
| by any series published in any magazine for years
Nv ""''i rs, l'I'o =. tg 49, SUMO u
AahS9 ga yang 'SSS'
ana from ms KNOWN abilities as depcter OF sea
scenes ana me- i''ct' may DC rciea upon IRON
hIih IN maiAIahin@ the popularity OF the magd-
z!he' fapcTs may be expected during Tie vol
uIiio also, rom tne author OF tie well known ar
tIc!eS ehttlied' ne Log oil Ola lronside' beside
Il variety OF choice articles IN prose ana verse
rom various writer's oil ccloority, as Contributors
TO lhe prominent magazines OF inc country
'Stcr(iA5 CRITICISMS.