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1S45, will commence a new volume December 10th
1874, with the January number. Its long and uni
versaly successful career, from its commencement
until the present time, when il has circulation ex-
ceeded by THOUSANDS any other magazine in
the country is perhaps good an evidence OF its
great and increasing merit the publisher has Il in
his power TO offer To his old subscribers, he trusts
no assurances are necessary Of his determination
10 maintain its present ascenduncy over all the RI
val periodicals of the country. The engagement,
during the past year, Of such men
Bryant, Cooper, PGuidiRg, Dana, L0ngfeli0ic, Hcb-
man, -Neai, .haHcur, etc of high reputation in the
literary world, as regular contributors, in addition
10 previous list, embracing the first names in the
nation, is sufficient guarantee that the work will
continue to be the principal medium of commune
cation between the BEST AUTHORS and the
PUBLIC.
Grohum's Magazine has been, from its establish
ment more than any other, the favorte periodical
of the people of the United States. Though its
plan does not entirely exclude articles of the most
important character, such as have raised Blackwood
and some other foreign journals to their high inu-
encc and reputation, its pages are principally deyo-
ted TO what is usually termed light literature Its
distinguished from other publications Of similar
aims by the literary and artistic merit of its con-
tents. While those OF other works unknown
anonymous, the contributors to this the most
eminent authors of our age and country; the very
creators, founders Of our National Literature. Es-
peciay is il celebrated as containing the choisest
productions of the finest female writers Of the time.
Every number contains gems which may be appeal
ed TO with pride by the sex, vndcating their in
,electual emnence. 1t may safely be Inserted,
that Grahams Magazine has regularly engaged a
better corps Of writers than any other magazine !;
that since its establishment it has been the pioneer
in magazine literature A; and that tue contributors
of abraham" have, bv their able contributions,
given HIGHER NATIONAL CHARACTER
TO periodical literature in the United Suites than it
ever before possessed With such a list of writers
plaa Hama iii,aC efu
OF Europe There is no magazine abroad that pre-
sents any thing like such array Of eminent wr
tiers James Fennmore Cooper, w. &. Bryant,
Hon James X. Paulding, R. II. Dana, fl w Long
Herbert, james Russell Lowell, Charles Fenno Hof-
man, Hon R. T. Conrad, II. T. Tuckerman, Al
fred B. Street, etc.
Mrs Amelia b. welby, Miss Sedgwick, Mrs Sig
Quincy, Mrs Mary Clavers, Mrs Ann S. Stephens,
Mrs Brooks Mrs Osgood Mrs Eubury, Mrs Seba
Smith, Mrs AnaD, Mrs Nicholas. Mrs Pierson, Mrs
Worthington, Miss Rand Miss I1ervey, and others
Many names of like celebrity omitted for want
Of space.
While the most able writer's Of the country are
engaged as permanent contributors to Grahams
Magazine, the ARis are not overlooked.
The most accomplished american Artists
Employ their genius for our subscribers. The most
elegant engravings that have ever appeared in a.
merica, have been given TO the public in Graham's
Magazine. We are now prepared TO give the right
direction 10 the talents of our artists, and
solved that National tone shall be strictly pre-
served in "Graham." Hereafter shall place in
the engravers hands NONE BUT 9.MERIC.4.N
PICTURES Our own country Sbounds with the
finest scenery in the world. II is full of historical
associations, of thrilling interest, and every
hand subjects start up, fit for the painters pencil
and the engravers BURN. Every patriotic sent-
ment urges the selection of national subjects for
the pen and pencil, and We heel assured that the
American public will sustain the enterprise.
Variefy Of Magnificent Engravings.
No magazine in the world has presented so great
variety OF elegant engravings IL its subscribers
Grahams. Every branch of art is brought into
QUESTION, and every novelty in scenery, incident
the reader is seized upon by the artist in our
employ. Among the styles to be put forth in
our new volume for 1S45, we will enumerate the
following
american Battle Grounds.
Giving correct pictures taken on the spot, of the
places in which the most remarkable battles have
been fought. These engravings will be OF the
highest order Of art; and may mention, that in
order to insure permanency in the elegance for
which these designs have become celebrated we
have engaged Mr. Smile for THREE YEARS on
American Scenes andincidents.
Premium Pictures and Engrapings.
In addition to this, we have entered into a per-
manent engagement with the house of Rawdon,
Wright Il Hatch of New York, for supply Of
the most exquisite pictures, among which may
mention series OF elegant
Indian and Prairie Scenes,
Got up in most magnificent style, md repre- nting,
from sketches taken from nature. the most heauti-
full Sceneryef our Westera Country. Our Souihern
Yieics engraved by the SAME house, which have
become 50 widely popular, viii also be continued
DE-. G..
among which we may instance that Of Mrs Ste.
phens which has never been equaed in this coun-
iry--will be further supplied by Messrs r., w. &
H. whose facilities and talents, in their line of art
are unrivaled in the world. We may safely say
thai we have ALL THE BEST ARTISTS EN-
PLOYED on "GRdHah,t' ,ftHtA2
Our Portrait Gallery a.
Occupies the time Of several accomplished artists
among whom are Welch d. Walter, g. Parker, and
others. Portraits of Authors is feature origina
ted by the proprietor Of Graham, and successfully
carried out We defy any competition in tbi,
branch. ~
T Sariain's Elegant .Mezsotints.
Mr. Sartain viii furnish us, fur the new Volume
series Of his magnificent mezzotints. One will
appear in January. We need not say TO the read
ers of Graham, that these brilliant pictures exec
any mezzotints ever issued in America, and his fin
est efforts have appeared in this work.
Fto,cers Colored from Nature,
TruthiuIy drawn by an able artist, to take place
in department, got up expressly for the lodies
for the New Volume, embracing The Latest Fash
ions, New STYLES of Needle Work, and Oruamen
tai work, etc. etc-With letters topics connect
ed with female interests, will also be feature Q
the New Volume. Jqf38H t
Comic and Humorous Sketches.
Mr. C. Neal, E. A. Poe, II. II. Weld and 9th
ers viii furnish series Of amusing sketches whicl
will be Handsomely illustrated by Croome or Oar
ley. We shall also have Hits at Fashionable LII
l In Letters from Abroad. written by n. j. GIund