, 1843-02-25
MISS IEsLIE,s MAGAZINE.
The Home Book of Literature, Fashion and
Domestic Economy.
EDITED BY MISS &. LESLIE.

l III IlOMC ooOh VI iutCtutuIc9 Il ds0lOn anu
Domestic Economy,
EDITED BY MISS e. LESLIE, - -rs
Author of "Mrs. Washington Potts,r &C.,
and 7. S. ARTHUR, Author of six Nights
With the Washingtonians," &c. Embel.
hshed with the most exquisite Mez,otint
and steel plates and splendid coiored plates
Of the fashions. -H3 sra 3431oc lsI
The great demand which has existed for
the past year, for Godey's Lady's Book,
G,aham's magazine, and other kindred 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 re ferred TO, but with some. Claims
to Attention which they do not posses
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
iustrating and correcting fashionable f%ollies.
As the writer of various books, and n con-
tributor to Goly's Lady's Book, Grahamfs
Magazine, and other periodicals Of high re-
putatiou, 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 hen own.
inimitable style, in which, under cover off
amusement, some beneficial design will be.
promoted she will furnish from her observa-
ton, reading and experience, a succcssioc
of Essays on '4'
HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY, giitg.
embra cing general suggestions for the regu-
lation Of domestic establishments. hints aud
useful to housekeepers, practical
advice, numerous receipts never before pub
and all other things that may be
made subservient 10 the purpose. This de-
partmcnt of the Magazine, though no un-
due space will be allotted to it, is not to be
in any other periodical, and the Pub
Usher is satisfied that it will not be less in
and valuable than it is novel. As
it is the purpose of the Publisher 10 make
the Magazine tributary to useful design, he
has made an arrangement wdh the justly
celebrated 7. S. ARTHUR, Esg. by which
that gentleman will be directly engaged in
n joint superintendent, and will hcstow his
best endcavors. Mr.. Arthur VIII furnish
lOT edcn numDer one OF more OF MS
LIFE-LIKE Narratives,
such other matter as may be adopted
to the amusement and Improvement Of all
ages and classes, especially Young Ladies,
10 whose interests the utmost care will be
Believing that n proper taste in dress is
to the true development of female
,racefuiness, a portion of the work will be
10 an ex exposition and illustration of
he
PREVAILING FASHIONS.
This will be strictly and exclusively under
he care of Miss Leslie, whose severe taste
nd ample opportunities of observation, will
upon whatever receives the stamp Of
Ter approbrtion, a high authority. To ena-
lie her TO select the newest, Iates:, and
most recherche fashions, the Publisher has
naIe arrangements to receive, by the Stea-
uors, the latest issues of Paris and London,
nd to give the highest possible effect to the
nodes selected, he has made an arrange
len, with a celebrated Artist, to compose
nd modify the group, so as to render them
ighly effective. lie therefore does not
estate to announce that his -
FASHION PLATES,
ill be not only more correctly. but win he
secuted in a style of greater brIIiancy and
legauce than any which can To found in
ny other publication. -t#I
Miss L%eslie's Magazine W i'll, as will be
from what has been stated, be en-
hatically,
A HOME BOOK,
nd it will contain matter especially calcu-
ted for Ornament TO the Centre Table, in
reading and conversation in the
Room, and fos the Family Firosidc5
alusble suggestions in the Housek eeper's
and unerring illustrations in
&c style Of Dream.
The establishment will be in the first
yIe of the pictorial art. Each number
i'll contain Eve Plates; and in the cour'6
the volume there will be presented sever
Superb Mezzotints. Of the highest posi-
Ie elegance and finish.
The comforts of Miss Leslie's Magazine
III be such us to give il, in this respect, a
,cided superiority. No mere reverence
Z names, will induce the editor TO admit
y article of Questionable merit, but every
ing admitted will be judged of by its in
insic worth, and nothing can possibly find
place which will not be calculated 10 pro-
ote the entertainment aud edtication OF
|, readers.
1t will scarcely be credited thata Maga-
ne, such as has been described, can be at
rded at the low rate Of one dollar and fifty
per aunum. when but n single copy IL
bscribed for, but, at.the risk oS considera-
G loss, the publisher has d~ctefmiued to
rnish it for that sum, being just one half
e price of the other principal Magazines.
deed, as will be seen by tAr subjoined list
offers and premiums, the publisher has edi-
IN to repay the large oatlays necessary to
made. H...r
Address, post pail,
MORTON M>MlCHAEL,
l0l Chestnut Street, Publishers Hall.
The First Number viii be issued in Janua-
q, lS43.
TO PosrM,srERs AMP OrHERs.
,ur Copies of this beautiful! work will be
rn;shed for Five Dollars. in current funds