Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-09-10
The Columbian
LADY'S AND GEN rI.EMAN'S MAG
AZINE,
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN.

AND FILLED WITH CONTRIBUTIONS Fhom THE mosi
EMINENT AND ACCOMPLISHED WRITERS OF THE
COUNTRY.
TWNHE motives which have led TO the com
mencement of this undertaking may be
briefly stated. 1t is believed by the proprie-
tor that there is in the United Sta'es an im-
mensS provision OF literary ability,for which
as yet there is no adequate encouragement, Ut
feld of display, that besides the numbers OF
clever and successful writers, whose prnduc-
tions are weekly and monthly, and annually
read with delight by thousands, there are yei
gie0ter numbers constantly arriving at matu-
riiy of power who have only 10 appear on the
stage Of publication 10 receive a brilliant award
of fame and that the powers Of those whose
names aie already Pronounced with respect by
lips of wisest consufe. are capable OF more and
still higher exertion than has yet been called
forth. 1t is believed, too, that the demand
for lite ary production in this country, espe-
caily in the periodical channel, exceeds the
supply in very large proportion, and that new
supplies have OH to be presented of the right
quality, and in the highway, to ensure hearty
welcome aud profitable reception. No doubt Is
entertained of the American mind's ability to
sustain itself. certainly on its own ground, If
not abroad -against al the competition that
the intellect ofother lands can bring to the en-
counter; aud full assurance is Ielt that among
the millions of American readers there can be,
and is, a cordial welcome for all thatAmerican
writer's can produce of excellent and interest,"
ing
From these promises it is uu loubtedly infer
red, that there is abundant room for another
Magazine, not outstanding the merit and sue
cess Of those already in being; that there can
bo no lack of abiltyto fill its pages acceptabty,
within the reach of capital and liberal enter
prise; and that such a periodical will not fail
to be greeted as a welcome yisiter by thousands
upon thousands, who as yet have done littlo or
nothing toward the support and development Of
American periodical literature
Another and strong motive has been the
feollng that New York, the first city of the I'm
ion, should be the home of periodical owuiag
no superior in either merit or sGccessa
The Columbian Magazine will be published
on the first day of every mofth. Its mechahi-
cal arrangements will comprise the best of pa
per, tppe, and workmanship, that tmoney can
procure. q
Its contributors will be sought for among the
ablest and most popular writersin the country
and no efforts will be sparedto secure the aid ol
the most distinguished, such as John l. Ste-
phens, ]. F Cooper, f. q Hallock, II, W.
Herbert, H. T. Tuckerman. J. r. Chandler, II.
G, Grattan, J . g. Neal, w. G. Slmms, Epes
Sargeant, Theodore s Fay, r. w Ghswold,
Georse p, Morris, Se5a Smit, Mrs. Emma q.
EmbuFy, Mrs. Ann s. Stephens, Mrs. Soba
Smith, mrs. II. E. Boechsr Stowe, mrs Lydia
H. Sigourney Miss Eliza Lssie Miss G. NJ
Sedgwick, w. G. Bryant,J J. X. Pauiding, N,
P. Willis, Nathaniel Hawthorne, II: w. Hof-
man, T. s. Arthur, II. F. Harrington, II. II.
We'd, John Nea Park Be njamin, r. ii. Dana,
Rufus Dawes, r. M. Bird, mrs. ssMary Cla-
| ven." MRS. Frances s. 0sgood, Mrs, E. F. 4 Eli
ct, MRS. Voney D. Howard, mrs. M. St., Leon
Loud, mrs. A. M. F. Amman, Mise Hannah F.
Could.
With many ofthete, arrangements have al
ready been made, as we as with others whose
reputation is suie, though get 20 be established
in the pubic regard. The pmprietoS enter
tains sanguino hopes of accomplishing an OBJ
iect to which ne ocks forward with pride-the
secured cooperation Of regular and occasionally
contribtors, forming list unequaed in this
country.
In each nu mbeE there wi.be two or more en-
cravings after such artists as Chapman ,Ingham
Inman, Osgood, SC. engraved in mezzotint,
inc, and stippe, by H. s. Sadd, w. l.. Orms-
BY &9.. besides a pate Of Fashions coored, q
occasionay other iustIati ons, % that every
subscriber will receive, in the course of the
year, at least twenty-four elegant productions
Of the graphic ali, which coud not be Otherwise
procured at three or four times the Hnnua costs
Of the whOe Magazine, @
In each number there will also be two page
ofmusic, original, or judciously selected by a
competsnt professor of the art. Proper regard
wi be pal to the current issues from the book
press; not so much, however, with view to
no,ice AL the volumes that may appear, as to
the expressions of matured opinions concerning
those which sha be de emed worthy of the pub
ic attention and confidence. The aim Of the
Editor wi be, rather to furnish judclous criti-
ei'ms, on which readers and purchasers may re-
y foI guidance, than to present mere laUditory
chronicle of new hubble tons.
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year, 5 90.
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apply Immediately. The usual disc ount win he
made 20 them.
! In additioH to the above, the publisher sim.
lpy adds, for the benefit Of all, that the work
Twill be sustained by sufficient capital.
Editors who will insert this prospectus entire
and send copy marked and addressed to III.
Columbian Magazine, shall have copy sent Il
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