The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-07-05

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TLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, edited by John
lnman, 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 display that besides the numbers ofclever
and scccessfu writers, whose productions are week.
ly, and monthly, and annually read with delight by
thousands there yet greater numbers constantly
arriving at maturity of power, who have only to
appear the stage of publication to receive bril-
liant award Of fame, and that the power of those
whose names are already pronounced with respec-
by lips of wisest censue. are capable of more and
still higher exertion than has yet been called forth
tits believed, too, that the demand for literary pro-
ducton in this country especially in the periodical
channel, exceeds the supply in a 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 tsef-cerainly on its own ground.
if not abroad-against all the competition that the
intellect of other lands 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 excellent and interesting.
From these premises it is undoubtedly inferred
that there is abundant room for another Magazine,
the merit and success of those al.
ready in being that there can be no lack of ability
to fill its pages acceptably within the reach of cap-
tai and liberal enterprise; and that such periodical
will not fail to be greeted as a welcome visiter by
lhous tnds 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
hat New York, the first city of the Union, should
De the home of periodical owning no superior in
either merit or success.
The Columbian Magazine will be published on
he first day of every month. Its mechanical ar
will comprise the best paper, type, and
workmanship, that money can procure
The contributors will be sought for among the |
blest and most popular writers in the country; and
10 efforts will be spared to secure the aid of the
most distinguished, such as
John L. Stephens, ]. F. Cooper, F. G. Halleck,
J. w Herbert, H. T. Tuckerman, j. r. Chandler,
:. c. Grattan; j. G.. Neal, Geo. 7. Morris. Seba
'mith, Mrs. Emma c. Embury, Mrs. Am ). Ste
hens, Mrs. Seba Smith, Mrs. H. E. Beecher Stowe,
lrs. Lydia H. Sigourney Mrs. c. w. H. Esling,
irs. Lydia Jane Pierson, Miss Hannah F. Gould,
iiss E. A. Dupuy, Miss Lucy Austin, w. G.
imms, Epes Sargent, Theodore S. Fay, Nathan
j Hawthorne, H. w. Longfellow, C. F. Hoffman,
arah Hewet, Miss M. A. Fairman, Miss E. S
Torton, Miss IMargaredC Coxe, Miss Marion H. Rand,
Iiss Eliza Leslie, Miss c. M. Sedgwick, Miss Ju-
ct H. Lewis, Miss Mary Davenant, Miss Emily
rancis, w. C. Bryant, j. X. Paulding, N. p.
Willis, John Neal, Park Benjamin, R. H. Dana,
ufus Dawes, r. w. Gliswold r. M Bird, Mrs
Mary Clavers," Mrs. Frances S. Osgood, Mrs. E.
:. Ellet, Mrs. Volney E Howard, Mrs. M. St.
eon Loud, Mrs. A. M. F. Amman. Miss Meeta M
duncan, Miss Virginia De Forest, Miss A. S. Lind
~, Miss c. M. Keteltas.
With many of these, arrangements have already
cen made, as well as with others whose reputation
sure, though yet to be established in the public
,gard. The proprietor entertains sangune hopes
accomplishing an object to which he looks for
ard with pride-the secured cooperation ofregu-
r and occasional contributors, forming list une-
ualled in this country.
In each number there will be two or more engra-
ngs from original paintings, from such artists as
hapmah, Ingham, Inman, Osgood, sc. engaged in
ezzotint, line, and stippe, by H. S. Sadd, w. L.
rmsby, &C., besides plate of fashions colored, I
I'd occasionally other Illustrations; so that every
bscriber will receive, in the course of the year. {
least twenty-four elegant productions of the gra-
lie art, which could not be otherwise procured at
rec or four times the annual cost of the whole r
agazine. =
In each number there will also be two pages of
usic, original or judciousy selected by compe- t
Mt professor OF the art Proper regard will be paid
the current issues from the book press; not so
uch however, with view to notice all the vol {
mes that may appear. as to the expression of ma
red opinions concerning those which shall be n
emed worthy of the public attention and conf :.
nce The aim of the editor will be rather to fur
shjudicious criticisms on which readers and pur- t
asers may rely for guidance, than to present o
ere Mandatory chronicle of new publications
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