The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-17

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Splendid Coloured Plates of the Fashions
The great demand which has existed for the
past year for Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's
Magazine, and other kindred publications, has
induced the subscriber to present to the public a
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 Z. 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 in illustrating and correcting fashionable
follics
As the writer Of various books, and contrib
utor to Godey's Lady's Book, Grahaln's Maya
zine, and other periodicals of high reputation,
! Miss Leslie has done much to enlighten 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 NOUVEL-
LETTES, in her own inimtable style, in which,
under cover amusement, some beneficial de-
sign will be promoted, she will furnish from her
observation, reading and experience, success
sion of Essays OH HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY,
embracing general suggestions for the regula-
ton of domestic establishments, Hints and Re-
Elections Useful to Housekeepers, practical adj
wee, numerous receipts never before published,
and all other things that may be made subser-
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 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 Publisher to make
the Magazine Tributary to Useful Designs, he
has made an arrangement with the justly cele-
breted T. S. ARTHUR, ESQ, by which that
gentleman will be directly engaged in joint
superintendencc, and will bestow his best endea-
vors. Mr. Arthur will furnish one or more of
his Life Like Narratives, and such other mat
ter as may be adapted to tile amusement and
Improvement Of all ages and classes, especially
Young Ladies, to whose interests the
utmost care will be directed.
BellevIhg that proper taste in dress is essen
tlal to the true Development ofFemale Grace
tulneSS, Il portion Of the work will be devoted to
an exposition und illustration of the PREVAILING
FA HONS This will be strictly under the Care
OF Miss Leslie, whose severe taste and ample OPP
portuntics ofobscrvation will confer upon what
ever receives the stomp of her appreciation, a
high authority. To enable her TO select the
Newest, Latest, and most Recherche Fashions,
the Publisher has made arrangements to receive,
by the Steamers, the fastest Issues of Paris and
Lci.Gon; and TO give the highest possible effect
to the MODES selected, he has made an engage
ment with celebrated Artist to compose and
modify the groups, so AS to render them highly
elective. lie Therefore does not hesitate to an
nouncc that his FASHION PLATES will be not only
More Corrcst, but will be executed in a style 9.
Greater Brlliancy and Elegance than any which
can be found in any other publication. Miss
Lcslics Magazine will, as will be perceived from
what has been stated, be cmphaticaly a HOME
ECON, and 1t will contain matter especially
calculated for Ornament TO the Centre Table, in
tercstlng reading and conversation in the Draw
ing Room, and for the Family Fircsife, valuable
suggestions i'll the Housekeepcr's Department,
al uncrrng illustrations in the style of Dress.
| The embellishments will he in the first style OF
| the pictorial art. Each number will contain
TWO PLATES; and in the course of the volume
there will be presented several Superb Mczzo-
tnts, Of the highest possible elegance and finish
| The contents of Miss Leslic's Magazine will
be such as to give it, in this respect, a decided
superiority. No mere reverence for names will
induce the Editors to admit any article of ques-
tonable merit, but everything admitted will be
judged of by its intrinsic worth, and nothing can
possibly find a place which will not be calcula-
| ted to promote the entertainment and ediication
| Of its readers.
1t will scarcely be credited that Maya.
zine, such as has been described, can be afforded
at the low rate Of 81 80 PER ANNU
when but single copy is subscribed for, bat, a
the risk ofconsiderable loss, the publisher has de-
termined to furnish it for that sum, being jus
one half the price of the other principal Maya
zines. Indeed, as will be seen by the subjoincc
list of offers and premiums, the publisher hat
resolved upon obtaining wide circulation TO
this publication, as it will require an Immense
edition to repay the large oullays necessary to b'
made.
ADDRESS, postage paid,
MORTON M'MICHAEL,
Publishers Hall, l0I Chestnut St. Phil'a
ECJDThc First Number will be issued in Janu
ary. l343-sU
INDUCEMENTS 20 PosTMAsTERs AND OTHERS.
-Four Copies ftls beautiful work will be fur
nshcd for Five Dollars, in current funds
Ten Copies for Ten Dollars.
Twcnty two copies for Twenty Dollars "
| To every person forwarding S., four copic
will he sent, and in addition copy of Pilgrim
of the Rhine, DevereuS, Eugene fran, Las
Days of Pompeii, The Disowned, Paul Clifford
Rienzi, (by Bulwer.) Francesca Carrara, Trait
and Trials of English Life, The Vow of the Pea
The Improvisatrice, Book Of Beauty, (by Mis-
Landon, with Forlrait.) The Repealers, Con
versatons with Lord Byron, The Honeymoon
and Gems Of Beauty, Confessions of an Elder
Gentleman, The Two Friends, Victims Of Soci
ely, (hy Lady Blessngton, with Portrait,) O
Mansfield Park, by Miss Austin; whichever ma
be preferred. To every person forwarding $40
ten copies will be furnished and any four Of til
forenamed works. To any person forwardin,
$50, twenty-five copies will be furnished, ant
any eight OF tho forsnamed works. To any per
son forwarding $40, forty four copies, and tn