The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1843-06-17
TfIE NEW MIRRoR,

Every number embellished with an original and
exquisite Design on Stecl--Ed dited by GEORGE
p. MORRIS--Illustratcd by ]. G. Chapman, who
is engaged exclusively for the work. Terms,
Three Dollars per annum-.Single number Ct
cents.
In the course Of few weeks the undersigned
will commence on his own account the publication
of a New Series of the N. YORK MIRROR, in
the octave form, an entirely novel and original
plan, with Steel Engraving in every number and
at the reduced price of Three Dollars per anDum,or
six and quarter cents per copy.
The New mirror will appear with many striking
and attractive features, distinguishing it fron every
other periodical. 1t will be published with new
type, on fine paper, and each number will contain
beautiful, original Engraving on Steel, designed
and etched by Chapman, illustrating the letter
press which it accompanies, and whchit will in
vest by peculiar interest. Besides the contributions
Of all our extensive corps of
embraces most of the talent of this country-we
have made arrangements for fresh and early tra,s-
lations from some Of the best writers of France, and
for proof sheets from several of the popular authors
of England. With such materials, and with such
able fellow laborers in the literary vineyard, we
hope to present to the American reader weekly
journal of great value and unusual excellency.-
The parade Of mere names will he sedulously avoi-
ded. The mirror will be remarkable. we hope,
rather for good articles without names than for poor
articles with distinguished Names 1t will embrace
in its scope every department Of elegant literature,
comprising tales of romance sketches of society and
manners, sentiment and every day life, piquant es-
says domestic and foreign correspondence literary
intelligence; wit and humor, fashion and gossip,
poetry, the fine arts, and literary, musical and dra-
matte criticisms. Its reviews of new works will be
careful, discriminating and impartial. 1t will aim
to foster literature suited to the taste and desires
Of the age and country. lis tendency will be cheer
full and enlivening, as well as improving. 1t will
seek to giaty every refined taste, but to Of.
fend the most fastidious; and it will ever feel its
duty to be- to turn the sunny side of things to hu-
man eyes,.
The work will be published every Saturday; in
numbers of sixteen large octave super royal pages,
with double columns, and enclosed in neat orna-
mental cover 1t will form, at the end of the year
two superb volumes, each of four hundred and
sixteen pages filled with the gems of literature and
the fine arts.
The very low price at which il will be issued,
renders it the cheaI periodical in this or any 9TH
er country, considering the cost and beauty of its
FIFTY TWO ENGRAVINGS, and the intrinsic
value Of its literary contents Those desirous of
receiving the paper from this commencement, will
have it punctually sent to their address upon heir
forwarding to the undersigned, at No. Ann street
three dollars free from expense
Letters enclosing the amount of subscription
may be fIanked by all postmasters. Agents, carri-
ers and newsmen will he supplied on the usual
terms. The Cash System will be rigidy adhered
to, without any deviation whatever.
GEORGE P. MORRIS,
Editor and Proprietor.
No. Ann street, near Broadway, N. Y.