The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-05-26

PROSPECTUS OF A NEW AMI VERY
i CHEAP MAGAZINE
On the first day Of April, was commenced o n.a
Magazine, 70 take he place u the " uI and Bod ,,r
under the title Of the
BALTIMORE MONTHLY NlSITER
II IS issued with far neater cover, on good p.r,r
and type, and is composed Of closely printed matter
amounting TO nearly four hundred pages per volume
Each number viii be accompanied by a very fine
wood cut, Illustrating the natural history and Gus.
toms Of the month for which each number is intend
ed. Each design will be accompanied by Lon. Prose
and poetic sketches, not only Of the general feature,
and holiday customs but likewise Of The agricultural
pecuiarities Of every month. This will be q u.a
feature, and, il is hoped, will render the MosIlY
VisIrER a peculiarly welcome guest on every faru-
er's table. The first number is likeRse embcH,ld
with engraving, representing Shakespeare Tanning
the Shrew, illustrated by story from tie pen Of lfg
late Charles Lamb, one Gr the most popular author,
England has ever boosted. This plate, and the i. ,.
irations of the months, have never appeared .nsy
other magazine
The quality Of the reading matter Of the Baltimore
Monthly Nisiter may be inferred from tie following
list of contributors to which other distinguished names
will be, from time TO time, added. To instruct and
TO amuse will be aim.
Coni,ibuio,s.-Rev L. Y Reese, Rev Ieanl.r
Kerr, Professor J. r. w Dunbar, Professor Edward
Foreman, Professor Chaplin A. Harris, DR.. c. G. Goa
DIR. James Hamilton, Dr. John Fonerden Mc,,r, w.
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ern Scenes L. 4. Yoigt +. +. Colburn, j. Austin
Sperry, J. T.. S. Rochester, Thomas c. Atkinson l
J. w Geyer, Mrs. Lydia Jane Pierson, Mrs Amelia
b. Welby, Miss Esther Wetherald The Author a
% The Two Christmases," David Hoffman, Esq. y
c. Brooks, AM, Messrs @ Barbour, L. {. ScuU
S. r. Glenn, George lellot, NJ. s. Lovelt l.. Tul.-
Horton, The Milford Bard,'' The Author Of " I.
Deserted Husband y " John Smith Of Jno. til, %.
thor Of" Dr.'s MSS"
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the 'Phenx and Budget'-and in the way OF ,,u..
an important reform has been adopted, which ~.
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vokingly, from number TO number.
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may not feel willing 10 pay the more expensive prtcr
of monthly magazines the proprietor has determine
| to publish the work at the extremely ov prue
charged for It's palmer and unillustrated prcdccc,,o
The price will therefore be 81 so per year for s.
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