Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-04-25
THE COLUMBIAN
Lady's and Gentlemaps Magazine.
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN,

ana Ftted Uath Contributions Prom We MOST e"f-
anent and accomplished tcrttsrs q the 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 III the
United States an immense provision OF literary
ability, for which as yet there is 10 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 by thousands, there are yet
greater numbers constantly arriving at maturity
of power. who have only to appear on the stage
| of publication to receive brilliant award of
fame; and that the powers of those whose names
are already pronounced with respect by lips of
wlsest censure, are capa bic OF more and still
higher exertion than has yet been called forth. 1t
is believed, too, that the demand for literary pro-
ducton in this country, especially in the periodi-
cal channel, exceeds the supply in very large
proportion, and that new supplies have only to be
presented of the right quality, and, in the right
way, to ensure hearty welcome and profitable
reception. No doubt is entertained of the Amer
lean minds ability 10 sustalR itseif- certainly on
its own ground, if not abf5 lEagainst all the
competition that the intellect of other lands can
bring to the encounters and full assurance is felt
that among the millions OF American readers there
can tss, And is. cordial welcome for all that
American writess can produce of excellent and
interesting.
From these premises it is undoubtingly inferred,
sthat there is abundant room for another Magazine,
notwithstanding the merit and success of those
already in being that there can be no lack of
ability to fill its pages acceptably, within the reach
of capital and liberal enterprise; and that such a
periodical will not fail to be greeted as awecome
visiter by thousands upon thousands, who as yet
have done little nothing toward the support
and development of American periodical litera-
ture
Another and strong motive has been the feeling
that New York, the first city of the Union, should
be the home of periodical owning no superior i'll
either merit or success.
The Columbian Magazine will be published on
the first day of every month. Its mechanical ar
rangements will comprise the best of paper, type,
and workmanship, that money can procure.
Its contributors will be sought for amongst the
ablest and most popular writers i'll 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 K Paudng F. G. Halleck n P. Willis W.
III Herbert Nathaniel Hawthorne III. T Tucker.
man H. w Longfellow J R Chandler F Hoff-
man L C Grattan T Arthur G. Neal II Har-
rngton W G Simms H H Weld Epes Sargent
John Neal Theodore S Fay Park Benjamin R w
Griswold H Dana George Morris Rufus
Dawes Seba Smith r NJ Bird Mrs Emma En-
bury Mrs Mary Clavers Mrs Ann S Stephens
Mrs Francis S Osgood Mrs Seba Smith Mrs E
f Ellet Mrs FL Beecher Stowe Mrs Voney E
Howard Mrs Lydia HI Sigourney Mrs nj Leon
Loud Miss Eliza Leslie Mrs A NJ f Amman Miss
G. M Sedgwick, Miss Hannah F Gould.
With many of these, arrangements have alrea-
dy been made, as weff as with others whose rep
utation sure, though yet TO be established in the
public regard. The proprietor enertains sam
guine hopes Of accomplishing an object to which |
he looks forward with pride-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 stipple, by II. S. Sadd, W. L. Ormsby, &C.,
besides plate of Fashions colored, and OCCASION
ally other illustrations, so that every subscriber,
Twill receive, in the of the year, at least
hwenty- four elegant productions of the graphic !
trt, which could not be otherwise procured at
hree or four times the annual cost of the whole
Magazine.
BIN each number there will also be two pages of
Music, original, or judiciousy selected by COM
peent professor of the art. Proper regard will
bepaid to the current issues from the book press;
otso much, however, with view to notice all
thePoumes that may appear, as to the expression
of ratured opinions concerning those which shall
be Seemed worthy of the public attention and
confidence. The aim of the Editor will be, rath- |
er toSfurnsh judicious criticisms, on which read
ers ami purchasers may rely for guidance, than to
presen mere laudatory chronicle of new publi-
cations
TERMS.
The Columbian Magazine, one year in
advance, SO 90
{" two 's SIS 90
Two cepies one year, S. 90
Dealers in periodicals. throughout the United
States am the Canadas, who wish to become
agents for the Columbian Magazine, will please
apply to tie publisher Immediately. The usual
discount will be made TO them.
In additi@ to the above, the publisher simply |
adds, for tt benefit of all, that the work will be
sustained bYsufficient capital.
Address, Sst paid, ISRAEL POST, Publisher
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