Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-10-24
THE COLUMBIAN
Lady's and Gentleman'S Mdgdzi,
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN,

And filed Nth Contributions from the most EN-.
/ ,nent and accomplished writers of the country.
The motives which have led TO the commence
ment of this undertaking may be briefly stated
1t is believed by the proprietor that there is in the
United States an immense provision OF literary
ability, for which as yet 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 We,
greater numbers constantly arriving at maturity
of power. who have only to appear on 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 capable of more and still
higher exertion than has yet been called forth 1t
| is believed, too that the demand for literary pro-
ducuon in this country, especially IN 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
way to ensure hearty welcome and profitable
reception. No doubt is entertained of the Amer
lean minds ability 10 sustain itself certainly Oh,
its own ground, if not abroad--aganst all tn.
competition that the intellect of other lands car
bring TO the encounter; and full assurance is fet
that among the millions of American readers there
can be, and is. cordial welcome for all tha,
American writer's can produce Of excellent anu
interesting.
From these premises it is undoubtingly inferred.
that there is abundant room for another MagazHe
notw outstanding the merit and success of those
already in being; that there be no lack of
ability to fill its pages accepably, within the reach
of capital and liberal enterprise; and that such
periodical will not fail to be greeted as awelcom
vsiter bv thousands upon thousands, who as Vet
have done little OF nothing toward the support
and development of American periodical lera
tufe.
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 superiOrm
either merit OF success. 0aaee ..
The Columbian Magazine will be published on
the first day OF every month. Its mechanical ar
rangemeifts will comprise the best Of paper, type,
and workmanship, that money can procure.
Its contributors will be seught for amongss the
ablest and most popular writer's ill the COUNTY,
and no ehnrts will be spared &c secure the aid Of
the most distinguished, such as
John l.. Stephens, W. G.. BRYANT ]. F. Coop.
er J. X. Paulding F. G Halleck ~ p. Wills ".
H Herbert Nathaniel Hawthorne II. T Tucker
man II. w Longfellow J R Chandler c i Hof.
man L c Grattan T S Arthur c Neal II Har.
rngton w G Simms Fl HI Weld Epes Sarpen,
John Neal Theodore S Fay Park Benjamin R "
Griswold r. H Dana George P Morris Rufus
Dawes Seba Smith r M Bird Mrs Emma En-
bury Mrs Mary Clavers Mrs Ann S Stephens
Mrs Francis S Osgood Mrs Seba Smith Mrs F.
F Ellet Mrs II Z Beecher Stowe Mrs Volrey L
Howard Mrs Lydia II Sigourney Mrs NJ Leon
Loud Miss Eliza Leslie Mrs A NJ F Amman Miss
G. M 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 be established in the
public regard. The proprietor entertains saE-
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 unequalled in this country
In each number there will be two or more En-
cravings, after such artists as Chapman, Ingham, +
Inman. Osgood &C., engraved in mezzoiint, fine, 6
and stipple, by Fl. S. Sadd, w. L. Ormsby, &c,
besides plate of Fashions colnred. and occasion
ally other Illustrations, so that every subscriber
will receive, in the course OF the year, at eas! +
twenty -four elegant productions of the graphic
art, which could not be otherwise procured al
three or four times the annual cost of the whole
Magazine. as5.ak se.
In each number there win also be two pages Of
Music, original, or judiciously selected by con-
peient professor of the art. Proper regard viii
be paid TO the current issues from the book press
not so much, however, with view to notice all
the volumes that may appear, as to the expression
of matured opinions concerning those which shal
be deemed worthy of the public attention and
confidence. The aim of the Editor will be, rath-
er to furnish judicious criticisms on which read
ers and purchasers may rely for guidance, than 70
present mere laudatory chronicle of new publ
cations.
TERMS.
The Columbian Magazine, one year in
advance, - IS 90
. I" a. two .s SIS 90
Two copies one year, 5a.at S5 90
Dealers in periodicals throughout the United
States and the Canadas, who wish to becans
agents for the Columbian Magazine, will please
apply to the publisher immediately. Tie usual
discount will be made to them.
In addition to the above, the publisher sinpF
adds, for the benefit Of all, that the work will be
by sufficient capital. 20
Address. post paid, ISRAEL POST, Publisher
3 Astor House. 5ssa't 3 @@