Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-05-09
THE COLUMBIAN
LQdg's and GsmtlemanS S lHqga-5ne.
EDITED BIZ JOHN INNAN,

AID flied uith Contributions iron, The most en-
aaent and accomplished trritsrS Of the country
! The motives which have led TO the commence
ment of this undertaking may be briefly stated
Ii is believed by the proprietor that there IS III lhe
United States an pnense 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
iy read with delight by thousands, there are YET
greater numbers constantly arriving al maturity
OF power. who have only 70 appear on the stage
Of publication 10 receive a brilliant award OF
! fame; and that the powers OF those whose names
are already pronounced with respect by lips OF
wisest ceusure, are caaa BILE Of more and still
higher eXertion than has vet been called forth. 1t
is believed, too that the demaud for literary pro-
duction in this country. especially IN the periodl-
cal channel exceeds the supply IN a very large
proportion, and that rev supplies have only to be
presented of the right quality, and IN the right
way. to ensure hearty welcotne and prohtaole
reception. no doubt is entertained OF the Amer-
lean minds ability to sustain Itself certainly on
It's own ground if not acknowledgement all the
competition that the intellect of other lands can
bring to the encounter; and full assurance Is felt
that amongthe millions of American readers there
can be- and IS q cordial welcome for all that
American writer's can produce oI excellent and
/ interesting.
/ From these premises it is undoubtingly inferred,
that there is abundant room for another Magazine,
Notwithstanding the merit and success Of those
already IN being; that there can be no lack OF
ability 10 ill It's pages acceptablY, within the reach
OF capital and liberal enterprise and that such
periodical will not fail to be greeted as awecome
visiter bv thousands upon thousands, who as yet
have done htlle or nothing toward the support
and development of American periodical htera-
ture.
Another and strong motive has been tie feeling
that New York, the first city of the Union, should
be tie home Oh a periodical owning no superior III
either merit or success.
The Columbian Magazine viii be published on
the first day OF every month It's mechanical ar
rangements Will comprise the best OF paper, type,
and workmanship, that money can procure.
! Its contributors viii be sought for amongst the
ablest and most popular writer's i'll tie country :;
and no efforts will be spared TO secure the aid Of
the most distinguished, such
John l.. Stephens, W. G.. Brvant ]. 7. Coop
er J. K paulding F c Haleck \. P. Willis w.
II Herbert Nathaniel Hawthorne II. I Tucker
man H. " LongfellowJ Il Chandler c T Hof-
man T C Gratlan I 5 Arthur G Neal H + Har-
rington W G Simms II II Weld Epes Sargent
John Neal Theodore Fay Park Benjamin r W
Griswold H Dana George Morris Rufus
Dawes Seba Smith r vi Bird Mrs Emma e En-
bury Mrs Mary Ciavers Mrs Ann 5 Stephens
Mrs Francis 5 Osgood Mrs Seba Smith Mrs +
+ Ellie. Mrs II Z Beecher Stowe Mrs Folney E
Howard Mrs Lydia II Sigourney Mrs M S Leon
Loud Miss Eliza Leslie Mrs A M I AMMAN Miss
G. NJ Sedgwick, Miss Hannah Gould.
With many Of these, arrangements have alrea-
dy been made, as we'll as with others whose rep
utation is sure though veto be established in the
public regard. The proprietor enertains san
guine hopes OF accomplishing IN object to which
he looks forward with pride-the secured co-ope-
ration OF regular and occasional contributors ior-
: ming a list unequaled in this country.
In each number there will be two or more En-
cravings, after such artists as Chapman, Ingham,
) lnnan Os2ood &c, engraved in mezzotint fine,
and stippe, by H. S. Sadd W. l.. Ormsby &c,
besides plate Of Fashions colored and OCCASION
ally other Illustrations, that every subscriber
will receive, in the course of the year, at least
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
In each number there will also be two pages ot
Music, original, or iudiciousiy selected by com
pelent professor of the art. Proper regard vii
be paid To the current issues from the book press
: not so much, however, with 4 view TO notice al
the volumes that may appear, rs 10 the expression
Of maured opinions concerning those which shall
, be deemed worthy of the public attention anc
confidence. The aim Of the Editor will be. rath
er to furnish judlcious criticisms. which read
ers and purchasers may rely for guidance, than tc
present mere laudatory chronicle OF new publ
a cations.
!. TERMS.
The Columbian Magazine one year in
: advance, S3 90
two IS 90
Two copies one year, S5 90
Dealers in periodicals throughout the Uniet
States and the Canadas, who wish to becom'
agents for the Columbian Magazine. will pleas
apply to the publisher Immediately. The usua
discount will be made to them.
4 In addition to the above, the publisher simpl
adds, for the benefit Of all, that the work will b
sustained by sufficient capital.
Address, post paid, ISRAEL POST, Publishe
:, 3 Astor House.
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