, 1843-07-22
Miss Leslie's Magazine,
The Home Book ofLiterature, Fashion and
Domestic Economy.
EDITED BY MISS E.. LESLIE,

The Home Book OF Literature, fashion and
Domestic Economy.
EDITED BY MISS E. LESLIE,
Author of "Mrs. Washington Potts." &c.,
and T.. S. ARTHUR, Author Of "Six Nights
With the Washingtonians," &c. Embel-
lished with the most exquisite Mezroiint
and steel plates and splendid celored plates
Of the fashions.
The great demand which has existed for
the past year, for Godey's Lady's Book.
G,abam's Magazine, and other kirdred 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 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.
lust.ating and correcting fashionable %follies.
As the writer Of various books, and n con-
tributor to GoIy's Lady's Book, Grnham's
Magazine, and other periodicals of high re-
putation, Miss Leslie has lone much 10 en-
tighten and entertain the public, aud in the
Magazine now presented, which bears her
name, she will make her eminent talents
.tili more available for the general good
ES-idesn Series of Nouvcllettes, in her own
inimitable style, in which, under cover Of
amusement, some beneficial design will be
promoted she will furnish from her ohscrva-
ton, reading and experience, n succession
Of Essays on
HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY,
embracing general suggestions for the regu-
lation of domestic establishments. hint. and
reflections useful to hou-ekeepers, practical
advice, numerous receipts never before pub |
ii-hed, and all other things that may be
made subservirnt To the purpose. This de
partment Of the Magazine, though no un-
due space will be allotted to it, is not TO be |
found in any other periodical, and the Pub |
li-her is Satisfied that it will not be less in
trrcsting and valuable than it is novel. As
it is the purpose of the Publisher to make
the Magazine tributary to useful design, he
has made an arrangement with the jn.tly |
celebrated T. S. ARTHUR, Esq. by which
that gentleman will be directly engaged in
a joint snperintendencc, and will bcstow his
best endeavors. Mr.. Arthur will furnish
for each number one or more Of his
LIFE-LIKE Narratives,
md such other matter as may be adopted
To the Amusement and improvement of all
ages and classes, especially Young Ladies,
to whose interests the utmost care will be
Believing that n proper taste in dress is
essential to the true development of female
e. ra g EnlDpss n pnrfipp of TIA urorIr ,,flI h. |
20 an exposition and Illustration Of
the
PREVAILING FASHIONS.
This will be strictly and exclusively under
The care Of Miss Leslie, whose severe taste
and ample opportunities Of observation, will
.onfcT upon whatever receives the stamp Of
her nPprobrtion, a high authority. To ena-
her To select the newest, --latest. and
most recherche fashion,, the publisher has
arrangements to receive, bv the Stea-
the latest issues of Pans and London,
and to give the highest possible effect to the
modes selected, he has made an arrange
men, with a celebrated Artist, TO compose
and modify the group, su a. to render them
effective. lie therefore does not
hesitate to announce that his
GA>IIDN IbAIES, |;
I'LL be not only more correctly. hut will be
in a style of greater bulIiancv and
than any which can lie found in
any other publication.
Miss ~l.eslie's Magazine will, az will be
'erccived from what has been stated, be EN-. 5
'hatically, ;
A HOME BOOK, ,
md IT will c%entain matter especially calcu- ,
atrd for Ornament 10 the C'n;Te Table, in- :
ercsting reading ard conversation in the
Drawing Room, and for the Family Preside I
suggestions IN tie Housekeercr'. 4.
aud unerring Illustrations in
he style Of Dream. &
The Embellishments will be in the first
lyle of the pictorial art. Each number !
will certain Two Plates; and in the course
II the volume thee will he presented sever. |
il Superb Mezz"tints. of the highest posi-. $
lie elegance and finish.
The comforts of Miss Leslie's Magazine -.
will be such as to give it, in this respect, . !
superiority. No mere reverence