The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-07-19
'THE COLUMBIAN LADY'S AND GEN
TLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, edited by John

TLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, edited by John
Inman and filled with contributions from the most
eminent and accomplished writer's of the country
The motives which have led to the commencement
of this undertaking may be briefly stated 1t is be.
leved by the proprietor that there is in the United
States an immense provision Of literary ability for
which as vet there is no adequate encouragement,
or field of display that besides the numbers OF clever
and scccessful writer's whose productions are week
w. 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 censue. are capable OF more and
1t is believed too, that the demand for literary pro-
ducton in this country, especially in the periodical
channel, exceeds the supply in very large proper
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 itsel-cerainly its own ground,
if not abroad-aganst 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 can produce
of excellent and interesting.
From these premises it is undoubtedly inferred
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 acceptably within the reach of cap
tai and liberal enterprise; and that such periodical
will not fail to be greeted as welcome visiter by
thousands 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
.t,ot Na,y VorL tha fret cifv off TTnion ehould
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. Its mechanical ar
rangements will comprise the best paper, type, and
workmanship, that money can procure.
The contributors will be sought for among the
abest 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, ] F. Cooper, F. G. HalIeck,
H. w. Herbert, H. T. Tuckerman, j. r. Chandler,
Smith, Mrs Emma G. Embury, Mrs. Ann s. Ste
phens, Mrs. Seba Smith, Mrs H. E. Beecher Stowe,
Mrs. Lydia H. Sigourney, Mrs. G. w. H. Eslng
Mrs. Lydia Jane Pierson, Miss Hannah +. Gould'
Miss E. A. Dupuy, Miss Lucy Austin, w. G.
Simms, Epes Sargent, Theodore S. Fay, Nathan
iel Hawthorne, H. w. Longfellow, C. F. Hoffman,
T. S. Arthur, F. H. Harrington, H. H. Weld, Miss
Sarah Hewett, Miss M. A. Fairman, Miss E. S
Norton. MisdMargaredC Coke Miss Marion H. Rand
Miss Eliza Leslie Miss C. M. Sedgwick. Miss Ju.
liet H. Lewis, Miss Mary Davenant, Miss Emily
Francis, w. C. BRYANT, J. X. Pauldng, N. p.
Willis, John Neal, Park Benjamin, R. H. Dana,
Rufus Dawes, R. w. GriswoId, r. M Bird, Mrs
.Marv CIavers % Mrs Frances &. Osgood. Mrs. +.
r Eljet Mrs volnev n Howard. Mrs. M. St
Leon Loud Mrs. A. M, F. AMMAN. Miss Meeta M.
Duncan. Miss Virginia De Forest, Miss A. s. Lind
% s.u Miss CO C. M Ksteitas, ' '''' ''-''' 80 '.'N
with many of these arranpemeots have already
been made as well Az with others whose reputatio1
;s sure though vet IN he established in the nublc
regsrd The nronr;etor enterta;ns sanou;ne homes
If fsccomnisb;na an obiect IN which he looks for.
ward with nride~the Secured co.oneraton of rep,,.
,.r .nd occas;on,l cont;hntors form;no a lst me
nma,led 90, J in This country
In each number there will he two or more enpra.
v;ngs from original na;ntinos from such artists a.
Cbanman JngSam inman Osgood &c. engaged in
maapnt;nt ,gs and st;nn1s 1gu Sg sc Sadd
0rnsbu e. besides pl,,s of f,sb;ons coloreJ