Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-05-04
THE COLUMBIAN

Ladies ana GeNtleman's Magazine.
On the III" Of January, 1884, ,oas published. the first
number Of the Columbian Ladys and Gentleman 9
Magazine, Edited By JOHN IINGA11. filled
wnh Contributors from the most eminent and accom-
Phshed ,criters of the country.
VTNHE motives which have led to the commencement
OF this undertaking may be briefly stated. 1t is
believed by the proprietor that there in the u States
an immense provision of literary ability, for which
yet there Is no adequate encouragement field of dis
play that besides the numbers Of clever and
writer's, whose productions weekly, and monthly
and annually read with delight by thousands there are
yet greater numbers constantly arriving at maturity
OF power who have only appear the stage Of pub
cation to receive brilliant award of fame and that
the powers OF those whose names already pronoun
GEO with respect by lips of wses censure are capable
OF more Ind still higher exertion than has vet been
led FORTH 1t believed too, that the demand for H.
teray production in this country especially the De-
rlodical channel exceeds the supply very large pro-
portion and that new supplies have only be presen
ted OF the right quality, in the right way, to ensure
hearty welcome and profitable reception No doubt is
entertained Of the American minds ability to sustain
tseif-certainly on its own ground, if not abroad
all the competition that the intellect of other
ands can bring to the encounter and full assurance
felt that among 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 it is undoubtedly inferred that
there is abundant room for another Magazine notwub
standing the merit and of those already in beng
that there can be no lack of ability fill its plyes &C.
cepiaby within the reach of the capital and liberal en-
terprise and that such periodical will not "A 10 he
greeted as welcome visitor by thousands who as vet
have done little or nothing toward the support and de-
velopment 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 periodical owning superior in either merit
or success.
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE will be published on the
first day o: every MONTH Its mechanical arrange
msnts will comprise the best paper, type, and work
manship, that money can procure. -.
It's contributors will be sought for among the ablest
and most popular writers in the country; and efforts
will lie spared to secure the aid Of the distinguish
ed. .E ....... d..
In each number there win be two or more Engra
wings from Original Paintings, from such artists as
Chapman, Ingham, Imam, Osgood &C., engraved in
mezzotint. line, and stipple, by H. S. Sadd W. L. Orms
bv, &c. besides plate of Fashions cooured and oc
sonay other illustrations, SO that every subsc rber
will receive, in the of the year. at least TWEEN
four elegant productions of the graphic art which
could not be otherwise procured three or four times
the annual cost of the whole Magazine
In each number there will be pages of Music or
ginal or judciousy selected by competent professor
Of the art Proper regard will be paid to the current
issue from the book PRESS not much however with
view to notice all the volumes that appear as to
the expression of matured opinions concerning those
which shall be deemed worthy of the public attention
and confidence. The aim of the Editor will be- rather
to furnish judicous criticisms, which readers and
purchasers may rely for guidance. than to present
mere laudatory Chronicle Of New Publications.
TERMS.-The Columbian Magazine, one wear
in advance, AZ 90
" +" two " Is 90
In addition to the above the publisher simply adds
for the benefit of ALL that the work will be sustained
by sufficient capital. ISRAEL POST, Pub'r,
Actor House Ne,o York
"THE CoLuMAN MAGAZINE is in good and respecta-
BILE hands, we take pleasure in ding it 10 the
confidence and patronage of the public, as work that
'''0''N - : ~ 49, ROBERT II. NORRIS.
Aay9 1s SS.a }. City CT s sf Msw York.
March %. 1874.