The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-08-02
THE COLUMBIAN LADY'S AND GEN
j T,T mi A rJ,C MAGAZINE ed;ted nv John

THE COLUMBIAN LADY'S AND GEN
TLEAIAN'S MAGAZINE, edited by John
Inman, and filed with contributions from the most
eminent and accomplished writer's ofthe country
The motives which have led to the commencement
Of this undertaking may be briefly stated It Is be.
eved by the proprietor that there y in the United
States an immense provision of literary ability, fol
which as yet there is no adequate encouragement,
or field ofdsplay that besides the numbers of clever
and scccessful writers, whose prod1 oas are week
ly, and monthly, and annually roaQ IL lelght by
thousands; there are yet greater pl1l pstantly
arriving at maturity Of power; Who have 2only- to
appear on the stage of publication 70 receive bril-
liant award of fame, and that the power OF those
whose names are already pronounced with respect
by lips of wisest censuesare capable OF more and
still higher exerton than has yet been called forth.
1t is believed too that the demand for literary pro-
duction in this country especially in the periodical
channel, exceeds the supply in avery 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
blity to sustain itsef-certanly on its own ground,
if not abroad-against all the competition that the
intellect other lands 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 be no lack of ability
to fill its pages acceptaby within the reach of capl.
tai and liberal enterprise; and that such periodical
will not fail to be greeted as welcome visiter by
thous ,nds 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
that New York, the first city ofthe Union, should
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
ablest 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, J. F. Cooper, F. G. Halleck,
H. W. Herbert, H. T. Tuckerman, J. X. Chandler,
T. C. Grattan, J. c. Neal, Geo. p Morris, Seba
Smith, Mrs. Emma c. Embury, Mrs. Ann s. Ste
phens, Mrs. Seba Smith, Mrs. H. E. Beecher Stowe,
Mrs. Lydia II. Sigourney, Mrs. G. w. H. Esling,
Mrs Lydia Jane Pierson, Miss Hannah F. 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. Farman. Miss f.
Norton, MisdMargaredCo 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, ]. X. Paulding, N. P.
Willis, John Neal, Park Benjamin, r. H. Dana,
Rufus Dawes, r. w. GTiswold, r. M Bird, Mrs.
"Mary CIavers." Mrs. Frances S. Osgood, Mrs. E.
F. Ellet. Mrs. Volney E Howard, Mrs NJ st
Leon Loud, Mrs. A. M. F. Amman. Miss Meeta M
n,ncon Mic. V;r1;nia De Forest Miss A 8 Lind
say, Miss C. M. Keteltas.
With many of these, arrangements have already
been made, as well as with others whose reputation
is sure, though yet to be established in the public
regard. The proprietor entertains saDguine hopes
of accomplishing an object to which he looks for
ward with pride-the secured cooperation of regu-
lar and occasional contributors, forming list une-
qualled in this country
In each number there will be two or more engra-
wings from original paintings, from such artists as
Chapman, Ingham, lnman, Osgood, sc. engaged in
mezzotint, line, and stpple, by H. s. Sadd, w. l..
Ormsby, &C., besides plate of fashions colored,
and occasionally other illustrations; so that every
subscriber will receive, in the course of the year,
at least twenty-four elegant productions of the gra
phic art which could not be otherwise procured at
three or four times the annual cost Of the whole
magazine.
In each number there will also be two pages Of
music, original or judiciously selected by compe-
tent 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
umes that may appear, as to the expression of ma
tured opinions concerning those which shall be
deemed worthy of the public attention and conf
dence. The aim ofthe editor will be rather to fur
nish judcous criticisms, on which readers and pur-
chasers may rely for guidance, than to present a
mere laudatory chronicle Of new publications.