The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-05-02
THE COLUMBIAN
LAD US s. GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN
And filled with Contributions frcm
the most eminent and accomplish
ed writer's of the country.

And filled with Contributions from
the most eminent and accomplish
ed writer's of the country.
THE motives which have led to the COM
mencemento of this undertaking may be briefly
stated. 1t is believed by the proprietor that
there is in the United States an immense pro-
vision of literary ability, for which as yet there
is no adequate encouragement, or field OF dis
play: that besides the number of clever and sue
cesstul writers, whose productions are weekly,
and monthly, and annually read with delight by
thousands. there are yet greater numbers con-
SANITY arriving at maturity OF power, who have
only to appear on the stage OF public alton to re-
ceive a brilliant award Of fame, and that the
powers of those whose names are already pro-
nounced with respect by lips Of wiscst censure,
are capableofmore and still higher exertion than
has yet been called forth. II is believed, too,
thai the demand for literary production in this
country, especially in the periodical channel.
exceeds the supply in a very large proportion,
and that new supplies have only to be presented
of the right quality, and in the right way, to en-
sure a hearty welcome and profitable reception.
No doubt is entertained ofthe American minds
ab11ity to sustain itself-certainly on its own
ground, if not Acknowledgements all the COMPETE
lion that the intellect of other lands can bring
10 the encounter; and full assurance is felt that
among the millions of american readers there
can be, and is, a cordial welcome for all tina /
American writers can produce of excellent and
interesting.
From these premises it is undoubtedly inferr-
ed. that there is abuncaHt room for another Ma
gazlne, notwithstandi ng the merit and success
OF those already in being: that there can be no
lack of ability to fill its pages acceptably with
in the reach OF capital and liberal enterprise
and that such a periodical will not fail to be
greeted az a welcome yisiter by thousands upon
thousands, who as yet have done little or moth
ing toward the suppoitand development ofAmer-
lean periodical literature.
Another strong motive has been, the feeling
that N. York, the first city OF the Union, should
be the home of a periodical owning no superior
in either merit or success.
The Columbian Magazine will be published
on the first day of every month. Its mechanical
arrangements will comprise the best paper, type
and workmanship, that money can procure.
It's contributors will be sought for among the
ablest and most popular writes in the country
and no efforts will be spared to secure the aid oil
the most distinguished, such as
i'll. Stephens. w. c. Simms. w. C. Bryant,
] F Cooper, f. Sargent, ] K Paulding
F. G H~alleck, Theodore S Fay, N. P Willis,
H w Herbert, n. Hawthorne, John Neal.
HT Tuckerman, H w Longfellow, P Benjanain,
] R Chandler, CT Hoffman, Dana,
T C Grattan. TS Arthur r Dawes
R w Griswold, Fl F Harrington, ] Neal,
Geo. P Morris H II Weld, R Nj Bird,
Seba Smith, Miss S Hewett Mrs m Clavers.
MIS- II y EInDuTy. MISS VI faIriman. Mis- II Ellet
Mrs a Stephens Miss E SNOrton, Mrs F Osgood
Mrs S Smith, Miss NJ. Coke, Mrs V E Howard
Mrs II r BStowe, Miss NJ R Rand Miss Eliza Les
lie, NJ rs L FL Sigourney, Mrs. A. NJ F. Amman
Mrs NJ St Leon Loud, MrsC w Fl Esling, Miss {
NJ. Sedgwick, Miss Meeta NJ. Duncan, Mrs Lyd
ia Jane Pierson, Miss Juliet II Lewis, Miss Vir
GINA de Forest, Miss Hannah F Gould Mis-
Mary Davenant. Miss A S Lindsay. Miss E
Dupuy Miss Emily Francis, Miss C M Keteltas
Mis- Lucy Austin.
With many of these. arra gements have alread
been made, as well as with others whose reputa
ton is sure, though yet TO be established in thu
public regard. The proprietor entertains san
; guine hopes Of accomplishin an object to whic
he looks forward with pride-the secured coop
GRAFTON of regular and occasional contributors
forming a list uneqnalled in this country.
In each number there will be two or NOR
Engravings from Original Paintings, from sue
artists as CHAPMAN, INGHAM. INMAN, OsGooD, 81
engraved in mezzotint, line, and supple, by FL
SADD, w LORMsDY, &c. besides a plate of Fash
ions coloured, and occasionally other illustr,
tons. SO that every subscriber will receive i
! the course of the year. at least twenty four eli
CANT productions OF the grapic art, which coul
not be otherwise procured at three or four time
the annual cost of the whole magazine.
In each number there will also be two pagr
of Music, original. or judiciousIy selected by
competent professor OF the art. Proper regal
will be paid to the current issues from the boo
press; not SO much, however with a view to NJ
tice all the volumes that may appear as to the e
preston of matured opinions concerning tho
which shall be deemed worthy of the public a
~tention aud confidence. The aim of the Edit
will be, rather to furni sh judicious criticism,
which reader and purchasers may rely for gui
ance, than to present a mere laudatory Chrsn
M Gle OF New Publications.
TERMS
The Columbian Magazine one year in a
vance ~ IL x3.Uu
two /" S5, 90
two copies one year $500
Dealers in periodicals througout the Unit
Fl States and the Canadas. who wish to becol
If agents for the Columbian Magazine, will plea
~ apply to the publisher Immediately. The usl
~ discount will be made to them.
" In addition to the above, the publisher SIM
adds, for the benefit of all, that the work will
sustained by sufficient capital.
ISRAEL POST, Publisher, e8 Bowery, N.
W. REILLY, Agent. where specimen numb
may be seen. March 18th, IA
300O BUSHELS OATS Wanted, for viii
we will pay CASH. BEMENT & VIELE
August 3rd, 1913.