Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-11-21
THE COLUMBIAN
Lady's and GentIeman's Magazine
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN,

EDITED BY JOHN INMAN,
And filed Nth Contributions from the most en-
ment and accomplished uriters Of the cOuatry
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, for 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 by thousands, there yet
greater numbers constantly arriving at maturity
of power. who have only TO appear on the stage
Of publication 10 receive brilliant award Of
fame: and that the powers of those whose names
are already pronounced with respect by lips of
wises, censure, are capable of more and still
higher exertion than has yet been called FORTH It
is believed, too, that the demand ior literary pro-
ductlon in this country, especially IN The perOdl-
cal channel, exceeds the supply IN very large
proportion, and that new supplies have only to lie
presented Of the right quality, and in the right
way, to ensure hearty welcome and profitable
reception. No doubt is entertained of the Amer
ican minds ability TO sustain ITSELF certainly On
its own ground, if not abroad-agalnst 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 Tor all that
American writers can produce oil excellent and
interesting.
From these premises it is uDdoubtingly inferred
thai 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 FIJI its pages acceptably, within the reach
of capital and liberal enterprise; and that such
periodical will not fail to be greeted as awelcomr
H. dc s,Dne artCiS vVhn
have done little or nothing toward the support
and development Of American periodical htera-
ture.
Another and strong motive has been the feeling
tIrat New York. the first city of the Union, should
be the home OF periodical owning no superior
either merit or success.
The Columbian Magazine will be publisle,t On
the frsi day of every month. Its mecbsrHCal ar
rangemenrs will comprise The best OF paper, tgpe
and workmanship, that money can procure.
It's contributors will be sought for amongst he
ablest and most popular writers III the country
and no efforts will be spared to secure the aid Of
the most distinguish bed, such as
John L. Stephens, w. c. Bryant ]. F. Coop
er J. X. Paulding F. G Halleck n. p Willis ".
H Herbert Nathaniel Hawthorne ii. t Tucker
man H. W Longelow RuChandler HOf-
man r Gratian T S Arthur ] e Neal Fl + liar-
rineton w G. Simms III III Weld Epes Sargent
John Neal Theodore Fay Park Benjamin
Griswold r II Dana George 2 Morris Rufus
Dawes Seba Smith r M Bird Mrs Emma En-
bury Mrs Mary Clavers Mrs Ann Stephens
Mrs Francis Osgood Mrs Seba Smith Mrs b
F Ellet Mrs II + Beecher Stowe Mrs Volney Il
Howard Mrs Lydia H Sigourney Mrs Leon
Loud Miss Eliza Leslie Mrs A M T Amman Miss
G. M Sedgwick. Miss Hannah F Gould.
With many of these, arrangements have alrea-
DIV been made, as we'll as with others whose rep
utaion is sure though yet to be established IN the
public regard. The proprietor eniertains san
guine hopes Of accomplishing an object to which
he looks forward with pride-the secured cooPe-
ration of regular and occasional contributors, or-
ming a list une9ualed in this country.
In each number there will be two or more En-
cravings, after such artists as Chapman. lngham'
Inman, Oseood &c, engraved in mezzotlnt, hne
and stipple, by III. S. Sadd, w. L. Orms5y. DC.
besides plate of Fashions colored. and occasnn-
ally other illustrations, so that every SUBSCRIBE,
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 OF four times the annual cost OF the whole
Magazine.
In each number there will also be two pages ol
Music, original, or judicieusly selected by com,
petent professor of the art Proper regard vii
not so much, however, with a view TO notice all
the volumes that may appear. as TO the expression
of matured opinions concerning those whsch shaI
be deemed worthy of the public atteniiOs and
confidence. The aim of the Editor will be- Tain-
er to furnish judicious criticisms, on which Fsad
ers and purchasers may rely for guidance, than 10
present mere lauda,oIy chronicle OF new publ
cations,
TERMS.
The Columbian Magazine, one year in
advance, IS Oh
two S5 90
Two comics one wear. $500
Dealers in periodicals. throughout the United
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 addhion to the above, the publisher slmply
adds, for the benefit Of all, that the work will oe
sustained by sufficient capital
Address. post paid. ISRAEL POST, Publisnsf
3 Astor House.