The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-08-23
HE COLUMBIAN LADY's AND GEN

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TLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, edited by Johl
Inman, and filled with contributions from the mos
eminent and accomplished writer's ofthe country
| The motives which have led to the commencement
of this undertaking may be briefly stated II is be
eved by the proprietor that there is in the United
States an immense provision of literary ability, fo
which as yet there is no adequate encouragement
or field of display: that besides the numbers ofcleve
and scccessful writers, whose productions week
ly, and monthly, and annually read with delight by
thousands; there arey yet greater numbers constantly
arriving at maturity ofpower, 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. capable of more and
still higher exerion 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 very large propor-
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.
bty TO sustain itself-certanly on its own ground,
if not abroad-against all the competition that the
intellect ofother lands can bring TO the encounter:
and full assurance is felt that among the millions of
American readers there can be, and is, a cordial
welcome for all that American writers can produce
of excellent and interesting.
that there is abundant room for another Magazine
notwithstanding the merit and success of those al
ready in being: that there can be TO lack of ability
TO fill its pages acceptably within the reach of capi
tai and liberal enterprise; and that such periodical
will not fail 10 be greeted as welcome visiter by
thous lnds 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
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be the home of periodical owning no superior in
either merit or success.
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the first day of every month Its mechanical ar
Engagements 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, ] F. Cooper, f. G. fIallcck,
H. w. Herbert, II. T. Tuckerman, J. R. Chandler,
T. G. Grattan, j. G. Neal, Geo. p. Morris, Seba
Smith, Mrs Emma G. Emhury, Mrs. Ann S. Ste
phens, Mrs. Seba Smith, Mrs II. f. Beecher Stowe,
Mrs. Lydia II. Sigourney. Mrs. G. w. II Esng
Mrs. Lydia Jane Pitrson, Miss Hannah F. GoulI'
Miss Z. A. Dupuy, Miss Lucy Austin, w. G.
Simms Epes Sargent, Theodore s. Fay, Nathan
II. w LongfeIlow, c. F. Hoffman,
T. s. Arthur, + II. Harrington, II. II. Weld, Miss
Sarah Hewett Miss NJ. A. Fairman. Miss f. S
Norton. MissMargaret Coke Miss Marion H. Rand,
Miss Eliza Leslie, Mis-; c, NJ sedgwick; Miss Ju-
lie II. Lewis, Miss Mary Davenant Miss Emily
Francis, w. c. Bryant, ]. X. Pauding, N. p
Willis, John Neal, Park Benjamin. r. II. Dana,
Rufus Dawes, r. W. GIiswoId, r. M Bird, Mrs.
Mary Cavers," Mrs. Frances S. Osgood, Mrs +. |
F. Ellet, Mrs. Voney Z Howard, Mrs. M. st
Leon Loud, Mrs. A. NJ, F. AMMAN. Miss Meeta NJ.
Duncan, Miss Virginia De Forest, Miss A. S. Lind
say. Miss c. NJ. Keteltas.
With many of these, arrangements have already |
,een made, as well with others whose reputation
S sure, though yet to be established in the public
'egard. The proprietor eneItains sanguine hopes |
# accomplishing an object TO which he looks for
ward with pride-the secured corporation ofregu |
ar and occasional contributors, forming list une-
luaed in this country
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chapman, lngham, lnman, Osgood, &c. engaged in
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nd occasionally other illustrations; so that every
ubscribcr will receive in the course of the year,
t least twentyfour elegant productions of the gra-
hic art, which could not be otherwise procured at
hree or four times the annual cost of the whole
magazine.
In each number there will also be two pages of
music, original or iudiciously selected by compe-
ent professor OF the art. Proper regard will be paid
o the current issues from the book press; not so
nuch however, with a view to notice all the vol
mes that may appear. as TO the expression of ma
lred opinions concerning those which shall be
eemed worthy of the public attention and conf
ence. The aim fthe editor will be rather to fur.
ish judicious criticisms, which readers and pur-
hasers may rely for guidance, than TO present a
lere laudatory chronicle of new publications.
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ISRAEL POST, Publisher,
3 Astor House, New York