The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-07-26
THE COLUMBIAN LADYS AND GEN
= TLENfAN'S MAGAZINE, edited by John

= TLEAIAN'S MAGAZINE, edited by John
Inman, and filled with contributions from the mos
eminent and accomplished writer's ofthe country
The motives which have led to the commencement
ofthis undertaking may be briefly stated. 1t is be-
lieyed by the proprietor that there is in the United
States an immense provision of literary ability, for
which as yet there is no adequate encouragement,
field Of display that besides the numbers ofcever
and scccessful writers, whose productions week
ly, and monthly, and annually read with delight by
thousands there are yet greater numbers constantly
arriving at maturity Of fpower, who have only to
appear on the stage OF publication to receive bril-
liant award of fame, and that the power of those
whose names are already pronounced with respect
by lips of wisest censue, are capable of more and
still higher exerton than has yet been called forth
1t believed, too, that the demand for literary pro-
ducton in this country, especially in the periodical
channel exceeds the supply in avery large proper
tion and the new supplies have only to be present.
ed of the right quality, and in the right way to in
sure hearty welcome and profitable reception.
No doubt is entertained Of the American minds a.
bility 10 sustain tselfcertainly on its ground,
if not Acknowledgements all the competition that the
intellect of other lands can bring to the encounter
and full assurance is felt that among the millions Of
American readers there can be, and is, cordial
welcome for all that American writers can produce
of excellent and interesting.
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that there is abundant room for another Magazine,
notwithstanding the merit and success of those al
ready in being that there be no lack of ability
to fill its pages acceptaby within thereach of capi
tai and liberal enterprise; and that such periodical
will not fail to be greeted as welcome visiter by
thousands upon thousands, who as yet have done
little or nothing toward the support and develop
ment of American periodical literature.
Another and strong motive has been the feeling
that New York, the first city ofthe Union, should
be the home of periodical owning no superior in
either merit or success.
The Columbian Magazine will be published on
the first day of every month. Its mechanical ar
rangements will comprise the best paper, type, and
workmanship, that money can procure.
The contributors will be sought for among the
abest and most popular writer's in the country; and
no efforts will be spared to secure the aid of the
most distinguished, such as
John L. Stephens, ]. F. Cooper, F. G. Halleck,
III. w. Herbert, H. I. Tuckerman,J r. Chandler,
T. c. Grattan, J. G. Neal, Geo. P. Morris, Seba
Smith, Mrs. Emma c. Embury, Mrs Ann s. Ste-
Mrs. Lydia H. Sigourney, Mrs G. w. H. Esling,
Mrs. Lydia Jane Pierson, Miss Hannah F. Gould'
Miss E. A. Dupuy, Miss Lucy Austin, w. G.
Simms, Epes Sargent, Theodore S. Fay, Nathan
iel Hawthorne, H. w. Longfellow, C. F. Hoffman,
I. S. Arthur, +. H. Harrington, III. II. Weld, Miss
Sarah Hewett, Miss M. A. Fairman. Miss E. S
Norton, MisJMargaredC Coxe, Miss Marion III. Rand,
Miss Eliza Leslie, Miss c. M. Sedgwick, Miss Ju-
et H. Lewis, Miss Mary Davenant, Miss Emily
Francis, w. G. Bryant, ]. X. Paulding, N. p.
Willis, John Neal, Park Benjamin, r. II. Dana,
Rufus Dawes, R. W. Griswold, R. NJ Bird, Mrs.
'Mary Clavers," Mrs. Frances S. Osgood, Mrs. E. |
F. Ellet, Mrs Volney E Howard, Mrs. M. st. |
Leon Loud, Mrs. A. M, F. Amman, Miss Meeta M. |
Duncan, Miss Virginia De Forest, Miss A. s. Lind |
'ay, Miss C. NJ Keteltas.
With many of these, arrangements have already |
,een made, as well as with others whose reputation
s sure, though yet to be established in the public
'egard. The proprietor entertai sanguine hopes
IF accomplishing an OBJECT to which he looks for
ward with pride--the secured cooperation ofregu-
ar and occasional contributors, forming list une
lualled in this country.
In each number there will be two or more engra-
vings from original paintings, from such artists as
Chapman, Ingham, Inman, Osgood, sc. engaged in
nezzotint, line, and stipple, by H. s. Sadd, w. L.
Ormsby, &c., besides plate of fashions colored,
md occasionally other Illustrations; 30 that every
subscriber will receive, in the course of the year,
It least twentyfour elegant productions of the gra
,hic art which could not be otherwise procured at
hree or four times the annual cost of the whole
Magazine. i
In each number there will also be two pages Of
liusiC, ocicStcu ny Soinpc-l
ent professor Of the art Proper regard will be paid
o the current issues from the book press; not so
much however, with view to notice all the vol
lines that may appear. as to the expression of ma
ured opinions concerning those which shall be
leemed worthy of the public attention and conf
lence. The aim ofthe editor will be rather to fur
lish judcous criticisms on which readers and pur-
;hasers may rely for guidance, than to present
mere laudatory chronicle of new publications.
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ustained by sufficient capital.
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ISRAEL POST, Publisher,
ei Astor House, New York.
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