Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-27
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zine.
On the first of January, 1914. was publish
ed, the first number of the Columbian
Lady's and Gentleman's
Magazine,
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN,
Filled with contributions from the most
eminent and accomplished writers
of the country.
THE motives which have led to the COM
mencement of this undertaking may be
briefly stated. 1t is believed by the pro-
pretor 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 be-
sides the numbers of clever and successful
writer's, whose productions are weekly,
and monthly, and annually read with de-
tight by thousands, there are yet greater
numbers constantly arriving at maturity
of power, who have only to appear on the
stage of publication TO receive brilliant
award of fame, and that the powers Of
those whose names are already pronounced
with respect by lips Of wisest censure, are
capable of more and Still higher exertion
than has yet been called forth. II IS be-
ieved, too, that the demand for literary
production in this country, especially in
the periodical 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 en-
sure hearty welcome and profitable re-
ception. No doubt is entertained Of the
American minds ability to sustain itself
certainly on its own ground, if not abroad
against all the competition that the in
tellect of other lands can bring to the en-
counter; and full assurance is felt that a
mong the millions Of American readers
there can be, and is, cordial welcome for
all that American writer's can produce Of
excellent and interesting.
From these premises it is undoubtedly in
ferred, that there is abundant room for an
other Magazine, Notwithstanding The merit
and success OF those already in being, that
there can be no lack of ability to fill its
pages acceptibly within the reach ofcapi-
tai and liberal enterprise; and that such
periodical will rot fail to be greeted as a
welcome visiter by thousands upon thou
sands, who as yet have done little or no.
thing toward the support and develope-
nent of American periodical literature.
Another and strong motive has been,
he feeling that New York, the first city of
he Union, should be the home of a peri
,dical owning no superior in either merit
Jr success.
The Columbian Magazine will be pub
ished on the first day of every month. Us 9
mechanical arrangements will comprise &
he best paper, type, and workmanship, c
hat money can procure.
Its contributors will be sought for a. p
long the ablest and most popular writer's S
/ the country; and no efforts will be spared a
, secure the aid Of the most distin. |,
uished, such as s
I'LL. Stephens, F. G. Halleck, II. w. |
Herbert, II. T. Tuckerman, J. K. Chan
Ter, T. G. Grattan, J e. Neal, Seba ,
smith, Mrs. f. c. Embury, Mrs. Ann S. {
Stephens, Mrs. Seba Smith, Mrs. Ii. E. I
;. Stowe, Mrs. l.. H. sigouney, Miss II.
= Gould, w. G. Snmms, Il. S. Fay, N
hawthorne, II. w. Longfellow, c. F.
Hoffman, r. S. Arthur, II. +. Harrington,
4. II. Weld, Miss Eliza Leslie, Miss c.
VI. Sedgwick, w. C. Bryant, J. X. Pauld-
NO, N. p. Willis, John Neal, Park Ben
amin, r. w. Griswold, Mrs. "Mary Cla-
,ers," Mrs. +. S. Osgood, Mrs. E. +. Ell
ct, Mrs. v. E. Howard, Mrs. NJ. st. Leon
loud, Mrs. A. nj. F. Amman.
With many of these, arrangements have
ilready been made, as well as with others
whose reputation is sure, though yet TO be
established in the public regard. The
proprietor entertains sanguine hopes OF
an object TO which he looks
forward with PRIDE the secured co.opera-
lion of regular and occasional contributors,
forming a list unequaled in this country.
In each number there will be two or
more Engravings from Original Paintings,
from such artists as Chapman, lngham, In
man, &c. engraved in mezzotint, line, and
stipple, by II. S. Sadd, W. l.. Ormsey, &c.
besides a plate of fashions colored, and
occasionally other illustrations, so that ev-
cry 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 maya
zinc.
In each number there will also be two
pages of Music, original, or judiciously Sc
lected by q competent professor of the art.
Proper regard will be paid to the current
issues from the book press; not so much,
however, with view to notice all the vol
tanes that may appear, as to the expression
of matured opinions concerning those
which shall be deemed worthy of the pub
Il; ,,o,,,o, and confdenre The oino Of