Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-08
TWENTY-THIRD VOLUME
OF THE
KniCkerboCker Magazine.

KniCkGrD0Cker Magazine.
THE Ticenty- Third Voinmc Of the KsIcKER-
ROCKER was commenced on the first OF Janu-
ary. 1874. The Proprietor does not deem II neces-
sary, in announcing this TACT, TO enter into an elab-
nrate state ment oi The claims which II is believed
To- present TO the favor of the American reading pub
lie. The work is thoroughly known and widely
palronized throughout the United States, aud has
many readers in other countries. II has always
embodied original communication from the hrst
writer's of America, with those OF others Of our
countrymcn less known 10 fame, certainly, but
who have also established in its pages a wide and
enviable literary reputation. Its list OF more thin
a hundred confributors, including several eminent
writer's from abroad, is wholly unequalled by any
native periodical. What American Magazine Tor
European either, for that matter, beside the kNIcK-
ERBocKER. ever presented In a single number atti-
cles from Washington FIRING, C0oper, Bryant, Hal
iock, LoRgfcgotc, Whittier, Street, General Cass, and
the American in Paris ?-or n galaxy of more gift
ed writers of aug country 7 Not one, il is conf.
IDENTIFY asserted. II should be added, moreover,
that the most eminent ofits contributors are not the
least frequently encountered 10 the knifkcrb0cker.
Mr. Irving had an average OF three articles in the
different departments Of each number of the work,
after his permanent connection with II; Mr. Cooper
followed up his FIRST paper with others equally spir-
tied and il may well be doubted whether Mr. Bry-
ant has ever penned finer lines than The Prairies,
'The Arctic Lover 10 his Mistress, his magnificent
poem The Winds ! his equally noble Antiquity
of Freedom, an Evening Revefie,' etc; or wheth-
er Professor Longtellow has ever exceeded his sew
ernl beautiful Psalms Of Life or his Saga Of the
Skeleton in Armor or Mr. Ware, his voluminous
Letters from Palmyra, and Letters from Rome !
all of which had their origin in the kSIcKERBocK-
ER. As an evidence that the constant additions
which are making to the list Of writer's for the
work are calculated 10 enhance its reputation, we
need only mention the QHOd CorrespoRdrnce, the
papers OF PDiHgon, the "Reminiscences of an Old
Man, (The lonag Engiishm1n,) the 'Edirard A.
fofd,' and s.Ncadvp Fam articles. the polished
hIeberg Papfrs, etc, etc. The publisher has not
been unmindful OF his duty, but has produced the
work in a style Of Typographical neatuess and beau
~ which will challenge comparison with any peri
odicnl in the world. II remains only TO say, that
as IT Is the old st, so will the publisher aud editor
continue 10 strive TO make II the bfsf Magazine in
the United States. Permanently established; with
a fervid esprit du corps among its correspondents
and all persons immediately connected with its
Interests emulous IN suatain its character and en-
nance its value the KNtcEERBocKER will not for
a moment be suffered to flag.
A few personal opinions from distinguished wri.
trrs, and testimonials Of The public press, are sub
joined:
His ErceiIeney Cor. Ereren. Minister 10 England.
Il perusc the numbers of the Knickerbocker with
high qualification. They seem IN me Of an order Of
merit quite above the average of the periodicals. of
;his class, Engllsh or american. III ! should not
find it in my power TO place myself in the excel
lent company of your contributors, with which you
tempt me, il will certainly not be for the want of
good will
Mrs L. N SigonrRey.
Il am glad 70 see that The Kniekerboeker still
continues TO incrense In attraction, although there
is scarcely need that it should do so. | have long
regarded IL as the best periodical in America, and
il really seems second 10 none abroad
The London Examinsr.-'This very clever Mag
azine is the pleasantest periodical IN the United
States. Its articles, which are numerous and short,
various and interesting, are well worthy Of imita-
ton by our Magazines ON this side of the Atlantic.
| Washington Irving's contributions are in his best
style-a style, we venture to think, quite as good as
ADDIsoN's.
The National iehfgeRcer.-'The Knickefhocker
seems to increase 10 attraction as il advances in age.
Il exhibits a monthly variety of contributions I'M
surpassed in number or ability
London .Netropcltaa .MagaziRe.-'We have read
several numbers Of this talented periodical and re-
joiced in them. They would do credit to any
country, or 10 any state Of civilization TO which hu-
mainly has yet arrived
T TERMS S. per annum, payable in advance.
As an induccment TO new subscribers, the PUBLISH
er offers the fosr p1st roIumes 1e42 and lS43l Of
he ,rork, 10 ang pc,c subscriber achO shall pay $40
ia adraHce for 1874 and 1876. II will be necessary
that advantage be at once taken Of the offer, as hut
few of the past volumes remain on hand.
JOHN ALLEN, Proprietor and Publisher,
No. l39 Nassau street, .Neto York.