Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-03-21
THE COLUMBIAN
Lady'S and Gentlemaa'S Magazine.
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN.

Ana Itded Gcita Contributions from the most en-
tnent and accomplished writerS of tie country
The motives which have led to the commence
ment of this undertaking may be briefly stated
1T Is believed by the proprietor that there is in the
United States an immense provision of literary
ability, Tor which as yet there is no adequate en-
couragement, or field Of display that besides the
numbers of clever and successful writers, whose
productions are weekly, and monthly and annual
ly read with delight 10y thousands there are vel
greater numbers constantly arriving at maturity
OF power who have only 10 appear on the stage
of publication to receive a brilliant award of
lame; and that the powers OF those whose names
are already pronouhced with respect 10y lips of
wlsest censurs, are capable of more and still
higher eXerton than has yet been called forth 1t
is believed, too, that the demand for literary pro-
ducilon IN this country, especially in the periodl-
cal channel, exceeds the supply in a very large
proportion, and that new supplies have only 10 be
presented of the right quality, and in the RIGHT
way, 10 ensure a hearty welcome and profitable
reception. No doubt is entertained of the Amer
lean minds ability 10 sustain itself certanp on
It's own ground, if not abroad--against all the
competition that the intellect of other lands can
bring to the encounter; and full assurance is felt
that among the millions of American readers there
can be, and is cordial welcome for all that
American writers can produce Of eXcellen, and
interesting.
From tiese premises il is undoubtinely Inferred
that there is abundant room for another Magazine
notwithstanding The merit aud success of those
already In being; that there can be no lack of
ability to ht lis pages acceptaby, within the reach
of capital all! liberal enterprise; aud that such
periodical viii rot fail to be greeted as awecome
vlslter bv thousands upon thousands, who as vet
have done lltile or nothing toward the support
and development OF American periodical litera-
ture.
Another ard strong motive has been the feeling
that New YORK, the hrst city of the Union, should
be the home Of periodical owning no superior in
either merit or success.
The Columbian Magazine will be published on
the first day OF every month. Its mechanical ar
rangemenls will comprise the best of paper, type,
and Workmanship, that money can procure.
It's contributors viii be sought for amongst the
abiest aud most popular writers in the country ;
and no efforts will be spared TO secure the aid Of
the most distinguished, such as
John L. Stephens, W. c. Bryant j. F. Coop
er j. X. Pauldng T. G Halleck n. p. Willis w
II Herbert Nathaniel Hawthorne H. T Tucker
man IL. W Longfellow J R Chandler c Hoff-
man { Graltan l 5 Arthur G. Neal II L Har-
riagton w G Simms II II Weld Epes Sargent
John Neal Theodore S Fay Park Benjamin r w
Grswold ii Dana George Morris Rufus
Dawes Seba Smith X NJ Bird Mrs Emma En-
bury Mrs Mary Clavers Mrs Ann s Stephens
Mrs Francis ) Osgood Mrs Seba Smith Mrs f
+ El!et Mrs II Z beecher Stowe Mrs Volney E
Howard Mrs Lydia II Sigourney Mrs NJ Leon
Loud Miss Eliza Leslie Mrs A NJ F Amman Miss
e. NJ SedgwIck, Miss Hannah F Gould
lla many OF these, arrangements have alrea-
oy been made, as well with others whose rep
utaon is sure, though yet be established in the
public regard. The proprietor entertans sam
gune hopes OF accomplishing object to which
40 looas forward with prde-the secured co-ope-
ration OF regular and occasional contributors for
ming list unequalled in this country.
In each number there will be two or more En-
cravings, after such artists as Chapman, Ingham,
Inman, Osgood. &c, engraved in mezzotint, fine,
and siipple, by II. S. Sadd w L. Ormsby, &c,
besides plate Of Fashions colored and occasion
ally other illustrations, that every subscriber,
will receive, in The course Of the year, at least
twenty-four elegant productions Of the graphic
art, which could not be otherwise procured at
three or four times the annual cost OF the whole
Magazine.
In each number there will also be two pages OF
Music, original, or judiciously selected by COM
petent professor of the art Proper regard will
be paid 10 the issues from the book press;
not so much, however, with view TO notice all
the volumes that may appear as to the expression
of matured opinions concerning those which shall
lie deemed worthy of the public attention and
confidence. The aim Of the Editor will be, rath-
er to furnish judcious criticisms. on which read
ers and purchasers may rely for guidance, than 10
present a mere laudatory chronicle of new publ
cations
TERMS
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In addition to the above, the publisher simply
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sustained by sufficient capital
Address, post paid, ISRAEL POST, Publisher
3 Astor House.