Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-30
THE COLUMBIAN
Ladys and GentLemans Magazine.
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN,

And filed Nth Contributions from the most en-
anent and accomplished ,0riterS Of 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 Immense provision OF literary
ability, for which as yet there is no adequate
couragement, field of display; that besides the
numbers of clever and successful writers, whose
productions are weekly, aud monthly, and annual
lv read with delight 10y thousands, there are yet
greater numbers constantly arriving at maturity
of power who have only to appear on the stage
of publication to receive a brilliant award of
fame; and that the powers of those whose names
are already pronounced with respect by lips OF
wisest censure, are capa ble OF more and still
higher exerton than has yet been called forth. 1t
is believed, TOO, that the demand for literary pro-
ductlon in this country especially in the periodl
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 sustain ITSELF certainly on
its own ground, if not Acknowledgements 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 produce OF excellent and
interesting.
From these premises it is undoubtingly inferred,
that 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
periodical will no, fail 10 be greeted as awelcome
visiter bv thousands upon thousands, who as yet
have done little or nothing toward the support
and development Of American periodical liteIa-
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 III
either merit or success.
The Columbian Magazine will be published on
the first day of every month. Its mechanical ar
rangemelsts 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 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. Paulding F. G HaIEeck ~ p. Willis W.
II Herbert Nathaniel Hawthorne II. L Tucker
man II. w Longfellow r Chaadler G. F Hoff-
man II G. Grattan L Arthur ] Neal II + IIar-
rington w G Simms II II Weld Epes Sargen:
John Neal Theodore S Fay Park Benjamin W
Grswold H Dana George 2 Morris Rufus
Dawes Seba Smith r NJ Bird Mrs Ernma e En-
bury Mrs Mary Clavers Mrs Ann 5 Stephens
Mrs Francis S Osgood Mrs Seba Smith Mrs e
F Ellet Mrs H Z Beecher Stowe Mrs Volney T.
Howard Mrs Lydia II Sigourney Mrs M S Leon
Loud Miss Eliza Leslie Mrs A M F Amman Miss
C. nj Sedgwick, Miss Hannah + Gould.
With many of these, arrangements have alrea-
DIV been made, as well as with others whose rep
utaton is sure though yet TO be established IN ihe
public regard. The proprietor entertains SAN
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, lngham,
Inman, Osgood &C., engraved in mezzotint, fine,
and stippe, by H. 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 judiciousy selected by COM
petent professor of the art. Proper regard will
be paid to the current 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
be deemed worthy of the public attention and
confidence. The aim of the Editor will be. rath-
er to furnish judicous criticisms, on which read
ers and purchasers may rely for guidance, than 10
present mere laudatory chronicle of new publi-
cations.
TERMS.
The Columbian Magazine, one year in
advance, 50 90
.' two - SIS 90
Two copies one year, IS 90
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States and the Canadas, who wish TO become
agents for the Columbian Magazine, will please
apply TO the publisher Immediately. The usual
discount will be made to them.
In addition to the above, the publisher simply
adds, for the benefit of all, that the work will be
sustained by sufficient capital.
Address, post paid, ISRAEL POST, Publisher
Astor House.
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