, 1843-02-11
MISS LEsuE,s MAeA1NE
The Home Book Of Literature, Fashion asd
Domestic Economy. AVe1A

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The Home Book Of Literature, Fashion asd
Domestic Economy. "0e3A
EDITED By MISS Z. LESLIE. yss
Author of "Mrs.S Washington aPotts,p &C..
and I. s. ARTHUR, Author of ask NIGHT,
With the Washingtonians," &c. Enbel.!
lisbed with the most exquisite Mesiotipt,
and steel plates and splendid colored plates
Of the fashions. "
The great demand which has existed for
the past year, for Gofley's Lady,s Book
G'ahan's Magazine, and other kir dsed Duh
locations, has induced the Subscriber to pre-
cent to the public a Mon.biy Magazine.
similar, in its general features, to the nopu.
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 E LESLIE, universally known asone
Of the first female writers of the age, and
particularly distinguished by her graphic
sketches of manners, and htr success in -.
lustrating and correcting fashionable follies.
As the writer of various books, and a cop-
tributor to GoIy's Lady's Book, Graham's
Magazine, and other periodicals OF High re-
putatioB, Miss Leslie has lone much TO
tighten and entertain the public, and in the
Magazine now presented, which bears her
nahbe, 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 81
amusement, some beneficial design viii DO
promoted she will furnishr from her ob.erva.
tion, reading and experience, a ,ueces,ios
Of Essays on r'5 sfl1i 1850. SAB az
-ai1as HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY, ii Lzi
embracing general suggestions for the regu-
Iation OF domestic establishments. hints and
reflections useful to honsekeepers, practical
advice, numerous receipts never before pnb-
lished, and all other things that may be
made snbservient to the purpose. This de-
partment Of the Magazine, though no un-
dne space will be allotted TO il, il not 10 be-
found in any other periodical, and the Pub
Usher is satisfied tina, il will not be less in.
teresting and valuable than II is nosel. As
it; is the purpose of the Publisher TO make
the Magazine tributary TO useful design, he
celebrated T., $. ARTHUR, Esq.by which
that gentleman will be directly engaged in
a Joint superintendence, and will bestow his
best endeavors. Mr.. Arthur viii furnish
Tor each nnnber one Of more Of his 5t;
LIFE-LIKE Narratives,
aud such other matter as may be adopted
to the a~musement And IMPROVE meRt of all
ages aud classes. especially Young Ladies,
to whose interests the utmost care will be
directed. -s trJ -J t1raai 5LFI s
Believing that a proper ta.te in dress is
essential 10 the true development of female
gracefnlness, a portion of the work will he
devoted 10 AN ex position and nlustra ton vf
the
PREVAILING FASHIONS.
This will be ,tnctl, and exclusively under
the care uf Miss Leslie, whose severe TASTE
and ample opportunities Of observation, will
couier upon whatever receives the stamp Of
her APPROPRIATION, a high authority. To ena-
BILE her 10 select the newest, lates., and
most 'eeheIche fashions, the publisher has
made arrangements 10 receive, by the Stea-
InoIs, the latest issues of Paris and London.
aud TO give the highest possible effect to The
modes selected, he has made an arrange
tneIi with a celebrated Artist, TO com pose
aud modify the group, so as to render them
highly effective. lie therefore does not
hesitate to announce that his
FASHION PLATES,
will be not only more correctly, hut will b
executed IN a style Of gresier bnIliancy and
any other publication.
Miss Leslie's Magazine will, as will be
perceived from what has been stated, be EN-.
phaticaily,
A HOME BOOK,
and 1T will contain matter especially calcu-
lated Tor omamcnt 10 the Centre Table, in
teresting reading and conversation in the
Drawing Room, and for the Family Preside;
valuable suggestions in the Housekseper',
Department, and unerring illustrations in
the style of Dream.
The Embellishments will lie in the 6nt
style Of the pictorial art. Each number
will contain Two Plates; and in the cour,s
OF the volume there vii! be presented sever.
al Superb Me1rotints. Of the highest posi-
BILE elegance and finish.
The contents Of Mis-, Leslie's Magazine
will be such rs to give il, in thi. respect, a
decided superiority. No mere reverence
for names, will induce the editor TO admit
any article of questionable merit, bnt every
thing admitted will be judged Of by its in.
trinsic worth, and nothing can possibly find
Il place which will not be calculated to pro-
mote the entertainment and edifcation Of
its readers. -.4l- sT
1t will scarcely be credited that a Maya
Zine, such as has beeu described, can be AT.
forded at the low rate Of one dollar and ffty
cents per annum, when but a single COPY 10
subscribed for, hut, at the risk of considers.
BILE loss, the publisher has determined to
furnish it for that sum, being just une half
the price Of the other principal Magazines.
Indeed, as will be seen BY the .ubjoined list
o%f.ofiers and premiums, the publisher has edi-
lion to repay the large outlays necessary to
be made. .g.f -
Address, post paid,
MORTON M'MICHAEL,
l0l Chestnut Street, Pnblishers' Hall.
The First Number viii be issued in Janua.
ry, ls43
INDUCEMENTS TO PosrnAsrsRs AND OrmEas.
-Four Copies of this beautiful work will DO