The Cecil Whig., 1842-02-05

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rim of another talented engravcr, 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, so that we are able con-
lidently to promise.
II .Mezzotit In Every Number.
These beautiful engravings will therefore form
feature of Graham's Magazine, in every num-
ber, so that we shall be 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-being more than
double that of line eneravngs-- land the nccossi-
ty Of redupllcating the plates; our edition alred-
dy rendering it necessary that two or three plates
of the same subject must be prepared tor every
number in which tley are used. We now print
an edition greater tliln that of any cotemporary
for the last year, and confidently assert that at
the same rate of increase o shall Issue in 1872,
an edition Of not less than 5o,O09 copies monthly,
and sail soon have an edition unequaled in the
history Of magazine publishing.
Our Splendid STEEL Engrarings.
We have also entered into distinct and per-
maucnt arrangement with Rowdon. Wright,
Hatch and Smile and with A l.. Dick Esq. of
New York, for IA series ofsplendid engravings, to
be got up in style unsurpassed by any that have
ever been done IN this country. The wide spread
fame of these artists is a sufficient guarantee OF
the character of the work we shall receive from
their hands. So that with such an organization
we may safely defy competition N the way of
embellishments, show the world pattern for 9TH
crs 10 follow IN the way of liUcral and iudcious
expenditure, and fix a new era III the history of
OF magazine publishing in this country. II is Il
libt upon American artists TO presume that the
worn out plates Of old English Annuals are to
compare with Or be prcGerrrh to the beautiful
creations Of their genus, taste and skill
ELEGANT EIassGs ,ssce1 WORK.
An agrccmen. has also been made with that
meritorious and accomplished artist, +. Quarrc,
Esq. for fall supply of tasteful
Embroadcry, Luce Jtolk, Nirds .RowcrS s
Landscapes,
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 vaaie-
ty which will he 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 fFasIions 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,
W
drawn from original designs from Paris and
London; and may always be depended upon as
the prevailing style in Philadelphia and New
York forthc 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 magazine;
as we shall not suffer ourselves to be surpassed in
number or beauty Of illustrations by any other
work, but shall maintain the position which we
have assumed, of leading all others in the rich
ness, beauty, excellence and variety of magazine
establishment.
THE LITERARY CHARACTER,
The reputation of the Magazine thus far would
be a sufficient guarantee for the future, but that
ii may be seen that nothing bas been left undone
to maintain every department Of the work and
to elevate the literary, as well as the pictorial
department, we beg leave to announce a host Of
talented and elegant American writers.
The List Of Contributors.
In addition to the old contributors whose names
and articles have given high celebrity to the
Magazine, number of new ones are added of
worth and note, SO that we may fairly say that
we have
The Strength Of efAME2ICAN Talent Eniis-
bed in the UOrk.
The distinguished services of a host of anony-
nous writers of no ordinary abilities will give
worth and character to the pages of the Naga
zine. The series of the well known nautical pa
pers entitled " Cruising in the Last War; and
"The Refer of 49," have had run unequaled
by any series published in any magazine for years.
The author promises to open new series OF
Tales OF the sea.
and from his known abilities dcpicter of sea
scenes and life, much may be relied upon from
him in minimizing the popularity of the maga-
zine. Papers may be expected during the vol
ume also, from the author of the well known ar
tices entitled" The Log of Old lronside'', besid-
II variety of choice articles in prose and verse,
from various writers ofcelebrity, as Contributors
10 the prominent magazines of the country.
Sterling Criticisms.
The critical department shall still form a distnc-
tive charater OF the work, and is under the con-
troll Of gentleman of critical acumen and rcpute
long established, and held every where second to
uone for sagacity, and an honest. fearless lnde
pcndoncc.
The review ofbooks may therefore be expected
De candid and entirely free from the inane putin
which marks the booksellers ;but shall bg
thoroughly impartial and severely Just.
SPORTS and PASTIMES
This interesting feature of the Magazine shall
be preserved as important to young sporsmcn,
and in tact to all young and old, who delight in
the sports of the rod and the gun. Articles in
this department shall be from acknowledged pens
and of the very best authority.
TINE Of PUBLICATION
The work will be published on the first of the
month in every quarter the Union. The most
distant subscriber will consequently receive it on
that day, as well as those who reside in Philade-
pha. In all the principal cities, agents have
bnnn established In tbn ;s
warded, prior TO the time of issuing it, so that
they may be delivered to resident subscribers on
the first of the month. This is an important ar
rangement to distant subscribers, who become
tired, importunate, and eventually discontinue
many works. in consequence of the great delay
by publishers.
THE LOWEST TERMS.
The proprietor beiug more desirous of publish