Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-11-05
The Columbian
LADY'S AND GEN rLEMAN'S MAG
AZINE.
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN.

AZINE.
EDITED BY JOHN lNMAN.
AND FILLEDwIrH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE MOST
EMINENT AND ACCOMPLISHED WRITERS OF THE
COUNTRY.
n tElE motives which have led TO the COM
mencement ofthis undertaking may be
briefly stated. 1t is believed by the proprie-
tor that there is in the United States an inn
mense provision OF literary ability, for which
as vet there is no adequate encouragement, Or
field of display, that besides the numbers of
clever and successful writer's, whose prnduc-
tions are weekly, aud monthly, and annually
read with delight by thousands, there are yet
g eater numbers constantly arriving at matu-
riiy 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 onounced with respect by
lips of wisest censure. are capable gilmore and
still higher exertion than has yet been called
forth. 1t is beieyed, too, that the demand
for lite ary productioni in this country, espe-
ciaily 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 highway, to ensure hearty
welcome and profitable reception. No doubt is
entertained of the American mipdEs ability to
sustain itself certainly on its own grou d, if
not abroad-against al the competition that
the intellect ofother lands can bring to the Ell
counter; and full assurance is Ielt that among
the millions of American readers there can be,
and is, cordial welcome for all thatAn Orica n
writers can produce Jofexeellent and interest
ing.
From these premises it is uu loubtedly infer
red, that there is abundant room for another
Magazine, Notwithstanding the merit and sue
cess eff those already in being; that there can
he no lack Of ability to fill its pages acceptabiy,
within the reach of capital and liberal enter
prse and that such periodical will not fail
to he grebte as a welcome visiter by thousands
upon thousands, who as yet have done little or
nothing toward the support and development of
American periodical literature.
Another and strong motive has been the
feeding that New York, the first city of the Un-
ion, should be the home Of periodical owui"g
no superior in either merit or success.
The Columbian Magazine will be published
on the first day of every month. Its mechani-
cal arrangements will comprise the best of pa.
per, tppe, and workmanship, that money can
procure.
Its contributors will be sought for among the
ablest and most popuIat writers in the country;
and no efforts will be sparodio secure the aid OF
the most distinguished, such as John l.. Ste
phens, J. + Cooper, +. G. Halleck, II. w.
Herbert, H. T. Tuckerman, ]. r. Chandler, T
C, Grattan, ] g. Neal. w. q. Smms, Epes
Sergeant, Theodore S Fay, r. w Grswold,
George p. Morris, Seba Snitl Mrs. Emma G
Embury, Mrs. Ann s Stephens, Mrs. Seba
Smith, MRS. II. E. Beecher Stowe, MIS- Lydia
II. Sigourney, miss Eliza Lssie, Miss C. M :.
Sedgwick, w. G.. Bryani,J X, Pauiding, N l..
P. Willis, Nathaniel Hawthorne, II. W. IIoff-
man, r. s. Arthur, II. F. Harrington, II. ii .
Wed, John Nea Park Be njamin, R. H Dana,
Rufus Dawes, r. NJ. Bird, MRS. "Mary Cla-
vers." mrs Frances s. Osgood. mrs. E. f. Ell.
let, mrs. Voney e. Howard, mrs. M. st. Leon
Loud, mrs. A. NJ. F. Amman, Miss. Hannah +.
Could.
With many ofthete, arrangements have al
ready been made, as we as with Others whose
reputation is sure, though get to be established
in the pubic regard, The proprietor enter
tains sanguine hopes of accomplishing an OBJ
ject to which ne ooks forward with pridc-the
secured corporation of regular and occasionally
contribtoTs, forming list unequGed in this
country.
In each nu mber there wi.be two or more ell
Cravings afteI such artists as Chapman, ,lngham
Inmau, Osgood, &c. engraved in mezzotnt,
line, and stippe, by II. S. Sadd, w. l.. Orms-
by g., besides a pate Of Fashions coorBd, &
subscriber will receive, in the course of the
year, at least twenty-four elegant productions
Of the graphic art, which coud not be otherwise
procured at three or four times the annua costs
of the whOe Magazine,
In each number there will also be two page
,fmusic, original, or judiciously selected by
competent professor of the arr. Proper regard
vi be paid to the current issues from the book
,ress; not so much, however, with a view to |
lo9ce all the volumes that may appear, as to
he expressions of matured opinions concerning |
hose which sha be de emed worthy Of the pub
C attention anl con fidenGe. The aim of the /
editor wi be, rather to furnish judicious criti-
isms, on which readers and purchasers may re-
foI guidance, than to present mere laudtory |
hronice Of new publications.
TERMS.
The Columbian VI Magnzine, 0ne year in advance,
90 doars, two years 500. Two copies one
ear, S 90.
Dealers inperiodicas Throughout the United
Itates and the Canadas, who wish TO become a
ents for the Columbian Mags zine, will please
pply Immediately. The usual discount will he !,
lade TO them.
In addition to the above, the publisher sim.
v adds, for the benefit ofall, that the work
'ill ba sustained by sufficient capital.
Editors who will insert this prospectus entire
nd send copy marked and addressed to the
ol umbian Ma ga zine, shalt have copy to
ZEN for one year. A drsP post paid,
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