Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1844-07-20
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New and Improved Series,

To THE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE PHILADELPHIA SAT
URDAy MUSEUM.
II is mfe igned satisfaction OIL the part oil the
Proprietor, Editors and Regular Contributors of
the SATURDAY Museum, that their paper is now
offered to its numerous subscribers, under such ar
rangements will place it beyond all rivalship a.
mong american Weekly Newspapers. Certain
features IN the typography, have heretofore been
adopted in the Museum, which it is now deemed
expedien, and more consistent with good taste to
abandon. The sections into which the paper was
divided, occupied much valuble Space which oy me
present condensed arrangement of'the matter, in
creases the amount of reading inevery number
nearly our columns, equal in the course OF year TO
TWO DUoDEcIMo VOLUMES OF THREE HUN DRIED PA
GEs EACH So great an amount OF reading, it is
confidently expected, will be welcome 10 large
majority Of intelligent persons.
With this change in the MUSEUM we have the
pleasure OF announcing also, general improve
n.ent in all It's departments, with additional adj
vantages. They are briefly exhibited under the
following heads.
Original Articles.
The Museum is sustained in its editorial columns,
by the talents and experience of gentlemen, com
petant for every species of periodical writing. The
violence of political partizanshp and the pre- udce
OF religious sectaranism will be equally eschewed,
while there will be no hesitation in the expression
ofopinions connected with the general policy of the
nation OF the movements of the Christian Church
Criti C sm.
As n chronicle of the book press and an exponent
of its character, our sheet viii contain early and
impartial notices Of all neto publications. and ac-
quaint the reader with thu true character of all
new works, worthy ofreview.
Original Fiction.
Ii is hardly necessary TO assure the subscribers
to the Museum that this department will be rich
ly supplied. The peculiar reputation has been
earned of surprising all its contemporaries IN the
excellence of its original tales.
Original sketches, Essays, etc.
Under these titles the Museum viii contain the
contributions Of the abest writers OF our city.
Foreign Lite ature.
This general head embraces an endless variety
of selections from the Rerietrs and .uagasines and
other Periodical Publications. of Erope. All great
expense the Proprietor has secured the regular Ie
ceipt of all tina leading QUARTERLY, Mo NTHLY,
and WEEKLY Issues of the BRITIsH Pass, the
richest contents of which will be reprinted in the
Museum, Immediately after the arrival of the Stea-
mers, which bring them every fortnight.
News.
This head will include every species of matter
properly belonging to a NEWSPAPER. Home and
Foreign Miscellaneous Intelligence, Reports Of
Congressional Proceedings, Statistical hlfornlo-
bon, Important judicial Caes Local Henis, etc.
Commercial and Money Matters.
An experienced editor is empyed exclusively
for the collection and reporting OF the MARKETS.
Agriculture.
As the most important of all arts, portion viii
be regularly devoted TO this subject
Miscellany.
Suffice II say that nothing will be omitted neces-
sary TO preserve its character the GREATEST and
Best Family Newspaper
10 America. From Maine to Louisiana, from the
Mississippi to the Atlantic it has its thousands Of
subscribers in every circle of society.
T. I'M b c a . n I'M ufs.
In this as IN all other things Connected with me
Museum esta blshmeni, the Proprietor IS deietmIn-
ed to pursue a single objsct,-io make weekll.
paper, which shall snlighien, instruct. afnuse, and
improve the minds of all classes Of the community
Extraordinary Inducements
tn take the Saturday Museum,
oae eupy for one year, e
Three copies for one year, or oae copy iof
three years,
Seven copies for one year, 10
Twelve = /" 10
Sevs,tee, /. 20
Two 4" " and
one copy Of Goisy's Lady's Book, or Gra-
ham's Magazine, ;
Five copies OF the Saturday Museum, aad two
copies OF Godsy's Lady's Book, or Ora
hams Magazine, 10
The msney nGss always &c seat IN advance,