, 1843-08-26
Miss Leslie's Magazine,
The Home Book of Literature, Fashion and
Domestic Economy.

Domestic Economy.
EDITED by MISS F.. LESLIE,
Author of "Mn. Washington Potts." &C.,
and T. S. ARTHUR, Author of "'Six Nights
With the Washingtonians," &c. Embel-
lishcd with the most exquisite MezzoiiDt
and steel plates and splendid celored plates
of the fashions.
The great demand which has existed for
the past year, for Gedey's Lady. Book.
G.aham's Magazine, and other kindred pub
locations, has induced the subscriber to pre-
sent to the public a Monthly Magazine,
similar, in its general features, TO the popu-
lar works referred to, but with some Claims
TO Attention which thcy do not possess
For this purpose he has secured the aid Of
MISS F. LESLIE, universally known as one
of the first female writers of the age, and
particularly distinguished by her graphic
sketches of manners, and her success in il
lustrating and correcting fashionable follies.
As the writer OF varions books, and a con-
tributor to Goly's Lady's Book, Graham's
Magazine, and other periodicals of high re-
pntation, Miss Leslie has done much TO en-
tighten 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 Nouvellettes, in her own
inimitable style, in which, under cover Of
amusement, some beneficial design will be
promoted she will furnish from her observa-
ton, reading and experience, a succession
of Essays on
HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY,
embracing general suggestions for the reSu-
lation of domestic establishments. hints and
useful to hou.ekeepers, practical
advice, numerous receipts never before pub
lishrd, and all other things that may be
made subservient to the purpose. THIS de
partment of the Magazine, though no un-
due space will be allotted TO it, is not to be
in any other periodical, and the Pub
is satisfied that it will not be less in
and valuable than it is novel. As
il is the purpose of the Publisher to mike
the Magazine tributary to useful design, he
has made an arrangement with the Justly
celebrated 7 s ARTHUR. Esq. by which
gentleman will be directly engaged in
a joint superintendcnce, and will bcstow his
best endeavors. Mr.. Arthur will furnish
for each number one OF more of his
LIFE-LIkE Narratives,
md such other matter as may be adopted
TO the amusement and improvement of all
,ges and classes. especially Young Ladies,
% whose interests the utmost care will be
Believing that n proper taste in dress is
essential to the true development of female
'racefulness. a portion Of the work will be
devoted 20 an exposition and illustration of
he
PREVAILING FASHIONS.
This will be strictly and excln.ively under
he care of Miss Leslie, whose severe taste
md ample opportunities Of observation, will
onfcr upon whatever receives the stamp Of
ler approhrtion, a high authority. To ena-
lie her 10 select the newest, %iates'. and
most recherche fashions, the publisher has
made arrangements TO receive, by the Stea-
the latest issues of Pans and London.
nd to give the highest possible effect To- the
nodes selected, he has made an arrange
ncnt with a celebrated Artist. to compose
nd modify the group, So a. to render them :
ishly effective. He therefore does not
To announce that his
FASHION PLATES, ;
i'll be not only more correctly. hut will be
xccnted in a styleo Of greater bnllisncy and .
leEarce than any which can he found in
ny other publication.
Miss Icslie's Magazine vii. as will be
ercciveh from what has been stated, be en- ,
hatically, .
4 HOME BOOK. -.
nd IT will contain matter especially caIcu-
ted for Ornament TO the Centre Table. In. :
resting reading and conversation in the
'rawing Room, aud for the Family Fireslde; I
aluable suggestions IN the louseleeper's
and uneuing illustrations in l.
ie style Of Dream. ~
The embellishments will be in the first :
yle OF the pictorial art. Each number !
i'll contain Two Plates; and in the course
+ the volume there will be presented sever. I
superb MezzOtint-. OF the highest posi-. !,
lie elegance and finish.
The contents Of Miss Ieslie's Magazine I,
Ill be such a to give it, in this respect. p u
ecided superiority. No mere reverence
r names, will induce the editor to admit, d
~ article OF questionable merit, but every h
ahhhl'teu VIII DC Judged oil by its in.
insic worth, and nothing can possibly find y
place which will not be calculated IN mo. n
ote the entertainment and edricatiun of b
readers. n
1t will scarcely be credited that a Maya. y
ne, such as has been described, can be af. !
rdcd at the low rate of one dollar and fifty 7
lnts per annum. when but n single cony Is "
bscnbcd for, but, at the risk of considera- q
e loss, the publisher has determined 10 h
rnish IT for that sum, being lust one half n
c price of the other principal Magazines. !,
deed, as will be seen by the snbIoined list :
offers and premiums, the publisher has edi. I
IN to repay the large outlay. necessary to
made N
Address, post paid, o
MORTON N'NICUAEL. >,
lOl Chestnut Street. Publishers Hall.
The First Number will be issued in Janno y
J., lsI3.
TO PosrMAsTERs AND OruFps u
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