Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-07-11
THE COLUMBIAN
Lddy's and GenHemanS Magazine.
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN,


And filled uiA Contributions from the most en-
nent and accomplished wr'tcrS Of tie 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 no adequate en-
couragement, or field of display; that besides the
numbers of clever and successful writer's 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
wisest censure, are capa ble of more and still
higher exertion than has ye been called forth. 1t
is believed, TOO, that the demand for literary pro-
ducuon in this country, especially IN the perlod-
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
It's own ground, If not abrOad-agalnSt all the
competition that the intellect ol other lands can
brpg to the encounter; and full assurance is felt
that among the millions of American readers there
can be, and is. a cordial welcome for all that
American writers can 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 fill its pages accepably within the reach
of capital and liberal enterprise; and that such
periodical will not fail to be greeted as awecome
visiter bv thousands upon thousands, who yet
have done little or 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
John L. Stephens, w. c.. Bryant ]. F. Coop
er j. K. Paulding F. G Halleck n. p Willis W.
II Herbert Nathaniel Hawthorne H. L Tucker.
man H. w Longfellow Chandler Hoff-
man L G. Grattan T Arthur J c Neal II Har-
rington " G. Simms H II Weld Epes Sargent
John Neal Theodore S Fay Park Benjamin r W
Griswold r II Dana George Morris Rufus
Dawes Seba Smith NJ Bird Mrs Emma En-
bury Mrs Mary Clavers Mrs Ann S Stephens
Mrs Francis 5 Osgood Mrs Seba Smith Mrs E
+ Elet Mrs II E Beecher Stowe Mrs Volney Z
Howard Mrs Lydia II Sigourney Mrs M S Leon
Loud Miss Eliza Leslie Mrs NJ f Amman Miss
G. M Sedgwick, Miss Hannah F Gould. |
With many of these, arrangements have alrea-
dy been made, as well as with others whose rep
utaton is sure though yet to be established in the
public regard The proprietor entertains SAN
gune 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. Oseood &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,
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 I
Magazine.
In each number there will also be two pages Of
Music, original, or judiciously 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 a view to notice all |
ilily dpPcdi W lIlC
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 judicious criticisms, which read
ers and purchasers may rely for guidance, than to
present mere laudatory chronicle of new publi-
cations.
TERMS
The Columbian Magazine, one year in
SS 90
two - So 90
Two copies one year, SIS 90
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 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
3 Astor House.
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