The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-08-16
! HE COLUMBIAN LADY's AND GEN

TLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, edited by John
Inman. and filled with contributions from the most
eminent and accomplished writer's ofthe county
The motives which have led to the commencement
of this undertaking may be briefly stated 1t is be-
lieved by the proprietor that there is in the United
States an immense provision of literary ability for
which as yet there is no adequate encouragement,
or field ofdisplay that besides the numbers ofclever
and scccessful writers whose productions are week.
", and monthly, and annually read with delight by
thousands there yet greater numbers constantly
arriving at maturity of power, who have only to
appear on the stage of publication to receive bril-
liant award of fame, and that the power of those
whose names are already pronounced with respect
by lips of wisest ceDsuc. are capable of more and
still higher exerton than has yet been called forth.
1t is believed too that the demand for literary pro-
duction in this country especially in the perodical
channel, exceeds the supply in very large propor-
ton, and the new supplies have only to be present.
ed of the right quality, and in the right way to in
sure hearty welcome and profitable reception.
No doubt is entertained of the American minds a.
bility to sustain itsef-cerainly on its own ground,
if not acknowledgement all the competition that the
intellect ofother lands can bring to the encounters
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 excellent and interesting.
that there is abundant room for another Magazine.
notwithstanding the merit and success of those al
ready in being that there can be no lack of ability
to fill its pages accepaby within the reach of capi
tai and liberal enterprise; and that such periodical
will not fail to be greeted as welcome visier by
thous ,nds upon thousands, who as yet have done
little or nothing toward the support and develop
ment OF American periodical literature.
Another and strong motive has been the feeling
that New York, the first city ofthe 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 It's mechanical ar
rangements will comprise the best paper, type, and
workmanship, that money can procure.
The contributors will be sought for among the
ablest and most popular writers in the country; and
no efforts will he spared to secure the aid of the
most distinguished, such as
John l.. Stephens, J F. Cooper, +. G. Halleck,
II. W Herbert, II T. Tuckerman, J. r. Chandler,
T. C.. Grattan, J C. Neal Geo. p Morris, Seba
Smith, Mrs. Emma C, Emmlry Mrs. Ann s. Ste
phens Mrs. Seba Smith, Mrs n. r. Beecher Stowe,
Mrs. Lydia H, Sigouruey. Mrs G. w. H Esling,
Mrs Lydia Jane Picrson, Miss Hannah F Gonlj'
Miss e A. Dupuy, Miss Lucy Austin, w. G.
Simms, Epes Sargent, Theodore S. Fay. Nathan
iel Hawthorne II. w. Longfeow, C, F. Hoffman,
T. S. Arthur, F. III. Harrington, Fl. II. Weld. Miss
Sarah Hewett, Miss NJ. A. Fairman. Miss f. g.
Norton Miss'MargaretC Coke Miss Marion HI. Rand,
Miss Eliza Leslie, Miss C. M. Sedgwick, Miss Ju-
let H. Lewis Miss Mary Davenant Miss Emily
Francis, w. c. Bryant, J. K Pauding, N. P.
Willis, John Neal, Park Benjamin. R. H. Dana,
Rufus Dawes, r W GriswoId. r. M Bird, Mrs.
"Mary Clavers," Mrs. Frances S. Osgood, Mrs E.
F. Ellet, Mrs Volney r Howard, Mrs. M. St.
Leon Loud, Mrs. A. M. F. Amman. Miss Meeta M.
Duncan. Miss Virginia De Forest, Miss A. s. Lind
say. Miss C. NJ. Keteltas. s.s
With many of these, arrangements have already
been made as well as with others whose reputation
is sure, though yet to be established in the public
regard. The proprietor entertains sanguine hopes
of accomplishing an object 10 which he looks for
ward with pride-the secured cooperation of regu-
lar and occasional contributors, forming list une-
qualed in this country E
In each number there will be two or more engra-
wings from original paintings, from such artists as
Chapman, lngham, Inman, osgood, sc. engaged in
nezzotnt, line, and stipple, by H. S. Sadd, w. L.
Ormsby, &C., besides plate Of fashions colored,
md occasionally other illustrations; 30 that every
will receive, in the course of the year,
It least twenyfour elegant productions of the gra-
phic art which could not be otherwise procured at
hree or four times the annual cost of the whole
magazine. .si 4.fr IA !se tss-, ~. a 4
In each number there will also be two pages of
'oFSs W 'Shoi VI JuuiCiOuSly beleCteu Dy cOmpe-
ent professor Of the art Proper regard will be paid
o the current issues from the book press; NOT so
much however, with view to notice all the vol
lines that may appear. as to the expression of ma
ured opinions concerning those which shall be
ieemed worthy of the public attention and conf
ience. The aim of the editor will be rather to fur
lish hjudicious criticisms on whchreaders and pur-
hasers may rely for guidance, than to present
mere laudatory chronicle Of new publications.
j1ERyMS.--One year in advance $500
Iwoyears 500
Two copies one year : 500
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'tates and the Canadas who wish to become agents
or the Columbian Magazine. will please apply 10
he publisher Immediately. The usual discount will
e made to them. ~ Heisnee sgs An}7 u
In addition to the above, the publisher simply
dds, for the benefit of all, that the work will be.
ustained by sufficient capital.
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