Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-08-15
THE COLUMBIAN
Lady's and Gentleman's Magazine.
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN,

And filed rith Conhi5utions from the most en-
snent and accomplished ,oriterS Of The country.
The motives which have led to the commence
ment of this undertaking may be briefly stated
1t is believed bv the proprietor that there IS III the
United States an immense provision OF literary
ability for which as vet there is no adequate en-
couragement, or field of display; that besides the
numbers of clever and successful writers, whose
productions are weekly, and monthly, and annual
ly read with delight by thousands. there are yet
greater numbers constantly arriving at maturity
of power. who have only TO appear an the stage
of publication to receive a brilliant award OF
fame; and that the powers of those whose names
are already pronounced with respect by lips of
wisest censure. are capa BILE of more and still
higher exertion than has yet been called forth Ii
is believed, TOO. that the demand for literary pro-
ducton in this country, especially III the perIOdl-
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
wav, TO ensure hearty welcaine and profitable
reception. No doubt is entertained of the Amer
lean minds ability to sustain itself certainly on
its own ground. if not abroad--against all the
competition that the ineecf 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 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 to fill It's pages acceptably, within the reach
of capital and liberal enterprise; and that such a
periodical will not fail TO be greeted as welcome
visiter by thousands upon thousands, who yet
have done little or nothing toward the support
and development of American periodical lltera-
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 III
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.
It's contributors will be sought for amongst the
ablest and most popular writer's i'll the country !;
and no efforts will be spared to secure the aid Of
the most distinguished, such as
John L. Stephens, w. C.. Bryant ]. F. Coop
er J. X Paulding F. G Haeck n. 2. Willis W.
II Herbert Nathaniel Hawthorne II. L Tucker
man H. w Lonefeow J r Chandler G + Hoff-
man T C Grattan t S Arthur Neal H F Har-
rington W G Simms II II Weld Epes Sargent
John Neal Theodore S Fay Park Benjamin r w
Griswold H Dana George z Morris Rufus
Dawes Seba Smith M Bird Mrs Emma & EN-
bury Mrs Mary Clavers Mrs Ann Stephens
Mrs Francis S Osgood Mrs Seba Smith Mrs E
F Ellet Mrs Fl L Beecher Stowe Mrs Voney T.
Howard Mrs Lydia H Sigourney Mrs NJ S Leon
Loud Miss Eliza Leslie Mrs A NJ T Amman Miss
G. NJ Sedgwck, Miss Hannah F Gould.
With many of these, arrangements have alrea-
dy been made, as well as with others whose rep
utation is sure, though yet to be established in the
public regard. The proprietor entertans san
guine 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 unequaed in this country
In each number there will be two or more En-
cravings, after such artists as Chapman, lngham,
Inman, Osgood &C., engraved in meZzotint, fine,
and stpple, by II. S. Sadd, w. l.. Ormsby, &C.,
besides plate of Fashions colored. and occasion
ally other illustrations, 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
Magazine.
In each number there will also be two pages of
Music, original, or ludiciously selected by COM
petent professor of the art. Proper regard will
be paid the current issues from the book press;
not SO much, however, with a view to notice all
the volumes that may appear as to the expression
of matured opinions concerning those which shall
be deemed worthy of the public attention and
confidence. The aim Of the Editor will be, rath-
to furnish judicious criticisms. on which read
ers and purchasers may rely for guidance, than to
present a mere laudatory chronicle of new publi-
cations.
TERMS
The Columbian Magazine, one year in
advance, So 90
g Z" +" two :" S5 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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