Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1845-07-04

Prospectus for the Fourth Volume. +
VHIHE reception which each succeeding volume
of the Columbian Lady's and Gentleman's
Magazine has met with, has been 1attering, that
the publishers greeting to his patrons at the COM
mencement of another volume, differs from former
salutations, only in the fervency of his acknowl-
edgments of their favors. His is, indeed, most
grateful task, a most agreeable duty. he has to
speak of success, and of success alone. From Its
establishment in January, 1914, the Columbian
Magazine has been favored with patronage perhaps
unexampled in the early history of any monthly
periodical Its earliest numbers obtained tor 1t
high reputation, and it has known no reverses but
under constantly increasing patronage, It has
reached proud position, whichit will be the pub
lshers aim to retain. 1t is now demonstrated that
New York can and will sustain weil-conducted
magazine of general literature
The publisher believes that he rightly estimates
the causes of the popularity which his magazine
has reached. He did not attempt its establishment
without first counting the COST and he confidently
appeals to the former volumes as evidence, that in
the embellishments and in all things appertaining /
to the publishers province he has not been chary
of expenditure. 10 this liberality o. his part he
believes he may attribute in some degree, the eX-
tensive patronage and favor that have been award
ed to the Columbian. This course he will continue |
to pursue. In this respect, the Columbian shall
continue to outvie all competition. Our engra-
wings and music shall certainly not be surpassed in
real merit by those of any other magazine. Our
fashion plate will always be authentic.
The publisher was fortunate also in securing the
editorial services of gentleman whose reputation
ensured the confidence both Of contributors and
readers. That gentleman has given abundant evil
dence of the highest ability to put forth truly
popular magazine. With him, at the commence
ment of the third volume, was associated, in the
editorial charge of the Columbian, a gentleman
well qualified by his ability and experience for the
successful discharge of that duty. The publisher
therefore, has every confidence that what has al
ready been done for the literary value of the mag
azne will continue to be done and that this ground
Of its popularity will he in no wise diminished.
TO the list of those who have furnished articles
for the Columbian, the publisher refers with heart
felt satisfaction, assurance that no exertons
or expense have been spared to secure the best
writers.
The following distinguished ladies' and gentle
men are among the many whose valuable services
have heretofore been enlisted in the enterprise.
Mrs L H Sigourney, Ann Stephens, s Os-
good, Mary E Hewitt, E o Smith, E Elicit, M
silicon Loud, James Hall, H Llghthipe, Kirkland,
L Maria Child, E e Embury, E r Steele, A G
Mowatt, NJ A Erving, James Brooks, NJ P Hunt,
and Butler.
Miss Emily E Chubbuck, Fanny Forester, Ma
ry L Lawson, Colman, H Dupuy, Augusta
Browne. Ellen Darby. r De Grove, F F, "Au-
thor of Summer Frolickihg," Martha Russell, Lou
Use M Brauner, NJ G Quincy, Cary, Isabel Jocelyn,
Mary Florence Noble, Ann Sloman, and Jane e
Hopkins.
MrJ X Paulding. Fitz Greene Halleck, John
Neal H Hastings Weld, T Arthur, G Fenno
Hoffman, G w Kendall, n Schoolcraft, James
u n G ~ M
Leod, w H Willis,-sJohn Burnham, Henry B
Hrst, Isaac Sheppard, VIM GLAND Bourne, H
Clark, Augustus Snodgrass, Joseph H Butler
Wilkins Eimi, E Parmly, M Hill, Q
Wood, the author of "Times Doings," Owen G
Warren, B French, S B Porter, James Jet
the author of the Widow of Bruges," Jno Inman
VIM c Bryant, Edgar A Poe, Henry w Herbert
Park Benjamin, H Il Tuckerman, Theo S Fay
H Grattan, William Cox, M Hardin Andrews
Wade, Seba Smith, Rev Francis Wood
worth, Joseph Broughton, Walter Whitman, T B
Read, Rich G White, William Russell, jr, Re-
George Noble, Lawrence Labree, Ed Porter
H Myers NJ E Wilson, G McIachlan, A M Ide
jr, Headley, L Hagadorn, w Gilmartin,
Hawley, Jerome A Maybe, John Broughan
Herman Saroni. and Robert A West.
With the aid of these contributors (of whom
Is needless to say one word in commendation) an
of numerous others, perhaps equally meritorious
less celebrated who have promised their suppor
the publisher fatters himself that, as a literar
work, the Columbian need be under no appreher
sion of being excelled.
The publisher enters upon new volume, there
fore, with expectations of increased patronage
He has every reason for indulging such expecta
tons. Increased exertions will be made to deserv
it in each department of the work. Arrangement
are already made for series Of superb r1ezzotin
and line engravings-music most sweet, is in pre-
paraton-literary articles of superior merit are a
ready bespoke-critical notices of every new pull
lIcatlon will be given in each number-and th
present volume of the Columbian shall evince tn
publishers grateful appreciation of the public fave
already shown him. The heavy postage tax,
injurious 20 the mail distribution of periodicals.,
removed, and the postage per number of this ma:
aZine will in future be only d cents to any pa
of the United States The Columbian contain
nearly as much reading matter in year as a con
mon-sized newspaper-all original-and at muc
less than the price of papers: SO that our high
finished engravings, fashion-plates and music, a
equivalent to gratuity, inviting subscription.
Dealers an Periodicals throughout the Unite
states and the Canadas, who wish to become agen
for the Columbian Magazine, will please apply
the publisher immedis<Gy. The usual discou
will be made to tb>m.
Terms Of the Columbian Magazine.
One copy one year in advance, So 90
One copy two years, S 90
Two copies one year, s OO
Five ~ M
GsI' Is 90
WE'VE 20 90
Address, post paid,
ISRAEL POST,