, 1843-08-12
Miss Leslie's Magazine,
The Home Book of Literature, Fashion and
Domestic Economy.
EDITED BY MISS E.. LESLIE,

huthol OF 'hrs. "ashlDgtOn F0tts,' &C.
and I. ). ARTHUR, Author of .'Six Night,
, With the Washinstonians,' &c. Embel.
lished with the most exquisite Mezzotint
and steel plates and splendid colored plate.
Of the fashions.
The great demand which has existed for
the past year, for Godey's Lady's Book,
Graham's Magazine, and other kir dred 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 they do not possess
For this purpose he has secured the aid of
MISS 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 H.
lGstrating and correcting fashionable foIlies .
As the writer of various books, and n con-
tributor to Goly's Lady's Book, Graham ms
Magazine, and other periodicals of high re-
putation, 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 n Series of NauveIiettcs, in her own
inImitaSle style, in which, under cover Of
amusement, some beneficial design will be
promoted she will furnish from her obserya.
ton, reading and experience, a succession
Of Essays on
HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY,
embracing general suggestions for the regu-
lation Of domestic establishments. hints aud
reflections useful to hou.ekecpers, practical
advice, numerous receipts never before pub
!Ished, and all other things that may be
made subservient to the purpose. This de
p1rtIneDt of the Magazine, though no IN
due space will be allotted to it, is not to be |
found in any other periodical, and tie Pub
Usher is satisfied that it will not be less in.
teresting and vaIuahle than it is novel. A.
it is the purpose of the Publisher TO make
the Magazine tributary to useful design, be |
has made an arrangement with the Justly
celebrated 7. S. ARTHUR, Esq. by which
that gentleman will be directly engaged in
"A Joint superintendencc, and will bestow his
best eudeavors. Mr.. Arthur will furnish
for each number one o, more Of his
lifeline Narratives,
and such other matter as may be adopted
to the amu.ement and improvement of all
ages and classes. especially Young Ladies,
to whose interests the utmost care will be
directed.
Believing that a proper taste in dress is
essential to the true development of female
gracefuiness, a portion of the work will be
devoted 20 an exposition and Illustration of
the
PREVAILING FASHIONS.
This will be stnctly and exclusively under
the care of Miss Leslie, whose severe taste
and ample opportunities of observation, will
confer upon Whatever receives the stamp OF
her approbrtion, a high authority. TO ena-
BILE her 10 select the newest, --latest. and
most recherche fashions, the publisher has
made arrangements 10 receive, by the Stea-
uots, the latest issues of Paris and London.
and to give the highest possible effect to the
modes selected, he has made an arrange
meEt with a celebrated Artist, 10 compose
and modify the group, so a. to render them
highly effective. He therefore does not
hesitate to announce that his
FASHION PLATES,
viii be not only more correctly, but will be
executed in "A style Of greater bnlIiaucy and
than any which can he found in
any other publication.
Miss Lcslic's Magazine Will, as will bc
perceived from what has been stated, be em.
Phatically,
A HOME BOOK.
and it will contain matter especially ca!cu-
lated for Ornament TO the Centre Table, in
tcresting reading and conversation in the
Drawing Room, aud for the Family Fireside;
valuable suggestions in the Housekeeper's
and unerring illustrations in
the style of Dream.
The embellishments will be 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 sever
al superb Mezzo;ints. OF the highest posi-
bic elegance and finish.
The contents of Miss Leslie's Magazine
will be Fnch as to give it, in this respect, ?
superiority. No mere reverence
for names. will induce tie editor To admit
any article OF questionable merit, but every |
thing admitted will be judged OF by its in.
worth, and nothing can possibly find
n place which will not be calculated 10 pro {
mote the entertainment and edifcation OF
is readers. {
IL will scarcely be credited that n Mscu- ,
'
zine. such as has been described, can be af
at the low rate Of one dollar and fifty !
cents per annum. when bnt Il single copy is
for, but, at the risk of considCra- I
Die loss, the publisher has determined TO |
it for that sum, being just one half :
The price Of the other principal Magazines. |
indeed, as viii be seen by the supJoined list
If offers and premiums, the publisher has edi- !
ion to repay the large outlay. necessary TO
re made. &
Address, post paid, c
MORTON N'MICHAEL, Z
l0l Chestnut Street, Publishers Hall. .
The First Number will be issued in Janua
y, lS43.
INDUCEMENTS TO PosrYAsTEEs AND OTHERS. ,
Copies of this beautiful work will be !,
FINISHED for Five Dollars, in current funds, =
Fen Copies for Ten Dollars, u
- copies for Twenty Dollars, " "