Independent Democrat., 1844-03-30
Ct,e C0tumbtam
Lady's & GentIeman's Maga-

ed, :he first number of The Columbian
i.ady's and Gent!eman's
Magazine,
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN,
Filled with contributions from the most
eminent and accomplished writer's
oil the country.
THE motives which have led TO the com.
mencemcn, of this undertaking may be
briefly stated. II is believed by the pro-
pr.etor that there is in the Uniled States
an immense provision of literary ability,
for which as yet there is no adequate en-
couragement, or field of display: that be-
sides the numbers Of clever and successful
writer's, whose productions are weekly,
and monthly, and annually read with de-
light by thousands, there are yet greater
numbers constantly arriving at maturity
of power, who have only to appear on the
stage Of publication to receive brilliant
award OF fame, and that the powers OF
those hose names are already pronounced
with respect by lips of wisest censure, are
capable Of more and still higher exer,ion
than has yet been called forth. 1t is be-
lieved, too, that the demand Tor literary
production in this country, especially 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 right way, TO en-
sure hearty welcome and profitable re-
ception. No doubt is entertained Of the
American minds ability to sustain ITSELF
certainly on its own ground,if not abroad
Against all the competition that the in
tellect Of other lands can bring to the en-
counter; and full assurance is felt that a.
mong the millions of American readers
there can be, and is, cordial welcome for
all that American writer's can produce of
excellent and interesting.
From these premises ii is undoubtedly in.
ferred, that there is abundant room tor an
other Magazine, Notwithstanding The merit
and success OF those already in being, that
there can be no lack of ability to fill its
pages acceptibly within the reach ofcapi-
tai and liberal enterprise; and that such
periodical will not fail to be greeted as IT,
welcome visitcr by thousands upon thou.
sands, who as yet have done little or no
thing toward the support and develope-
ment of American periodical literature.
Another and strong motive has been,
the feeling that New York, The first city Of
the Union, should be The home Of a peri
odical owning no superior in either merit
or success.
The Columbian Magazine will be pub
lishcd on the first day of every month. lis
arrangements will comprise
The best paper, type, and workmanship,
thtt mcney can procure.
lis contributors will be sough, for a.
mong the aLlest and most popular writer's
IN the country; and no efforts will be spared
10 secure the aid OF the most distin.
suishcd, such as
J. l.. Stephens, F. 6. Halleck, II. W.
HerI er., H. T. Tuckerman, J. R. Chan
Her, &C. Grattan, &c. Neal, Seba
Smith, Mrs. E. c. Embury, Mrs. Ann S.
Stephens, Mrs. Seba Smith, Mrs. Ii. f.
B. Stowe, Mrs. l.. H. Sigourney, MISS fl.
:. Gould, w. G. Simms, Il. S. Fay, N.
II. w. Longfcllow, c. F.
Ioffman, T. S. Arthur, H. F. Harrington,
/. II. Weld, Miss Eliza Leslie, Miss C.
4. Sedgwick, w. C. Bryant, J. X. PauId-
ng, N. P. Willis, John Neal, Park Ben.
lmin, K. w. Griswold, Mrs. "Mary Cla-
ers," Mrs. F. s. Osgood, Mrs. E. F. Ell.
1t, Mrs. v. E. Howard, Mrs. NJ. st. Leon
.oud, Mrs. A. NJ. F. Amman.
With many of these, arrangements have
lready been made, as we'll as with others
hose reputation is SIRE, though yet 10 be
established in the public regard. The
roprietor entertains sanguine hopes of
an object 10 which he looks
'rward with PRIDE the secured co.opera.
on ofregular and occasional contributors,
'rming list unequaled in this coup irv.
In each number there will be two or
lore Engravings FROM Original Ps. .intings,
ON such artists as Chapman, Ing lam, In.
ian, &c. engraved in mezzoiint, line, and
ippie, by H. S. Sadd, w. l.. Orrnsey. &c.
esides plate OF fashions cO!ored. and
other illustrations so that ey.
y subscriber will receive, in the course
F the year at least twent';-four elepant
reductions Of the graphic art, which could
ot be otherwise procured. at three or four
mes the annual cost of the whole maya.
ne.
In each number there will also be two
lges of Music, origin nj, or iudiciously sc.
cted by competent professor of the art.
roper regard will he paid to the curren,
sues from the book press; not so much.
'wever, with view to notice all the VOL
mes that may appear, as to the expression
ma'ured o''Inions concerning those
hIch shall b'; deemed worthy of the pub.
attention and confidence. The aim of
Editor viii oe, rather 70 furnish ;ud;.
GUS cTltN sIsmS. on which raador.