, 1843-05-06
Miss Leslie's Magazine,
The Home Book of Literature, Fashion and
Domestic Economy. -
EDITED BY MISS E.. LESLIE,

EDITED BY MISS E.. LESLIE,
Author of "Mrs. Washington Potts." &C.,
and T. s. Arthur, Author OF 'SiA Nights
With the Washingtonians,' &c. Embcl-
lished with the most exquisite Mezrotint
and steel plates and splendid celored plates
of the fashions.
The great demand which has existed for
the past year, for Godcy's Lady's Book,
G,aham's Magazine, and other kir dred pub
locations, has induced the subscriber to pre-
sent to the public q Monthly Magazine,
similar, in its general features, to the popu-
lar works referred to, but with some Claims
to Attention which thoy do not possess
For this purpose he has secured the aid Of
MISS l. LESLIE, universally known as one
of the first female writer's Of the age, and
particularly distinguished by her graphic
sketches of manners, and her success in il
Illustrating and correcting fashionable %follies.
As the writer of various books, and a con-
tributor to Goly's Lady's Book, Graham's
Magazine, and other periodicals of high re-
putation, Miss Leslie has lone 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 regu-
lation Of domestic establishments. hints and
useful 70 housekeepers, practical
advice, numerous receipts never before pub
lished, and all other things that may be
made subseryient to the purpose. This de
p%artment 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.
Usher is satisfied that it will not be less in
teresting and valuable than it is novel. As
it is the purpose of the Publisher to make
the Magazine tributary to useful design, be
has made an arrangement with the Justly
celebrated Il. S. ARTHUR, Esq. by which
that gentleman will be directly engaged in
a joint superintendent, and will hestow his
en~deavors. Mr.. Arthur will furnish
for each humber one OF more Of his
LIFE-LIKE Narratives,
and such other matter as may be adopted
10 the amusement and improvement of all
ages and classes, especially Young Ladies,
10 whose interests the utmost care will be |
directed.
Believing that a proper taste in dress is
essential to the true development of female
,racefnlness, a portion of the work will be
20 an exposition and illustration oil
he
PREVAILING FASHIONS.
This will be stnctly and exclusively under
he care of Miss Leslie, whose severe tas
md ample opportunities of observation, will
;onicr upon whatever receives the sta IMP OF
Ter aPProbrtion, a high authority. To ena-
'le her to select the newest, --latest, and
most recherche fashions, the publisher has
made arrangements to receive, by the Stea.
nors, the latest issues of Paris aud London,
md to give the highest possible effect to the
nodes selected, he has made an arrange
nent with n celebrated Artist, 10 compose
nd modify the group, SO as TO render them
'shiy effective. He therefore does not
to announce that his
FASHION PLATES,
I'LL be not only more correctly, but will be
in a style OF g,cater hrIlliancy and
iegnnce than any which can be found in
ny other publication.
Miss Lesiie's Magazine will, as will be
from what has been stated, be EN-. |
hatically,
A HOME BOOK,
nd IT viii contain matter especially calcu-
tied Tor Ornament TO the Centre Table, in
reading and conversation in the
Room, and for the Family Fireside;
suggestions in the Ilousckeeper's
and u~nerrins illustrations in
re style of Dream. I
The embellishments will be in the first
yie OF the pictorial art. Each number
Ill contain Two Plates; and in the course I
the volume there will be presented sever. !
Superb Mezzotints, Of the highest posi-. .
lie elegance and finish. q
The contents of Miss Leslie's Magazine /
Ill be such as to give it, in this respect, a '
nclded superiority. No mere reverence Il
= names, will induce the editor to admit o
~ article of questionable merit, but every
ing admitted will be judged of by its in
insic worth, ard nothing can possibly find
place which will not be calculated to pro- !
ote the entertainment and edifcation of
$ readers. a
1t will scarcely be credited that a Maya Ii
ne, such as has been described, can be af. e
rded at the low rate of one dollar and ffty e
nts per annum. when bnt a single copy is n
for, but, at the risk of considera. p
. loss, the publisher has determined TO 7
rnish 1t for that sum, being just one half !
price of the other principal Magazines. u
deed, as will be seen by the subyoined list "
oilers and premiums, the publisher has edi. o
IN to repay the large outlay, necessary to ii
made.
Address, post paid, fc
MORTON M'MICUAEL. =,
lOl Chestnut Street, Publishers Hall. :,
The First Number will be issued in Jauua a,
, ls43. u
TO PosrMAsrERs AND Orurps h
)ur COMES of This hpautir,l ,,o,L Ill