Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1845-01-23
THE COLUMBIAN
LadY's and Gentleman'S Maqdzane
EDITED BY JOHN INMAN.

| EDITED BY JOHN INMAN,
And flied ruth Contributions from the most en-
nent and accomplished mriters of the country.
| The motives which have led 10 the commence
ment of this undertaking may be briefly stated.
1t is believed by the proprietor that there IS III the
United States an immense 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
lv read with delight by thousands, there are yet
greater numbers constantly arriving at maturity
of power. who have only to appear on the stage
of publication to receive brilliant award of
| fame; and that the powers OF those whose names
are already pronounced with respect by lips OF
wisest censure, are capable of more and still
higher exertion than has yet been called forth. 1t
is believed too, that the demand for literary pro-
ductIon in this country, especially-in the periodl-
cal channel, exceeds the supply in very large
proportion, and that new supplies have only TO be
presented of the right quality, and in the right
way, to ensure hearty welcome and profitable
reception. No doubt is entertained of the Amer
can minds ability to sustain itself certainly on
its own 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 writer's can produce of excellent and
interesting.
From these premises il is undoubtingly inferred,
that there is abundant room for another Magazine,
notwithstanding the merit and success of those
already in being that there be no lack of
ability to fill its pages acceptaby within the reach
of capital and liberal enterprise; and that such
periodical will not fail to be greeted awelcome
visiter by thousands upon thousands, who as yet
have done little or nothing toward the support
and development Of American periodical ltera-
ture.
Another and strong motive has been the feeling
that New \ ork, the first city of the 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
engagements will comprise the best Of paper, type,
and workmanship that money can procure.
Its contributors will be sought for amongst the
ablest and most popular writer's i'll the country
and no efforts will be spared to secure the aid of
the most distinguished, such as
John l.. Stephens, w c. Bryant j. F. Coop
er J. K. Paudng F. G Halleck n. p Willis w.
II Herbert Nathaniel Hawthorne II. T Tucker.
man H. w Longfellow J Chandler + Hotf-
man T G Grattan T S Arthur G. Neal II + Har-
rington W G Simms H II Weld Epes Sargent
John Neal Theodore Fay Park Benjamin X w
Griswold r II Dana George Morris Rufus
Dawes Seba Smith NJ Bird Mrs Emma En-
=
Mrs Francis 5 Osgood Mrs Seba Smith Mrs +
+ Elet Mrs H Beecher Stowe Mrs Volney +
Howard Mrs Lydia II Sigourney Mrs NJ 5 Leon
Loud Miss Eliza Leslie Mrs A NJ f Amman Miss
G NJ Sedgwick, Miss Hannah F Gould
With many of these, arrangements have alrea-
dy been made, as well as with others whose rep
uaton is sure, though yet 10 be established in the
public regard. The proprietor enertains san
guine hopes of accomplishing an object to which |
rd hpridp tl,a
ration of regular and occasional contributors, for
ming list unequalled In this country
In each number there will be two or more En- !
cravings, after such artists as Chapman, Ingham,
lnman, Osgood. &C., engraved ia mezzotint, fine, |
and stpple, 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 at
three or four times TIE annual cost of the whole
Magazine.
In each number there will also be two pages of
Music, original, or judciously selected by a com
petent professor of the art. Proper regard will /
DE paid to the current issues from the book press;
not SO much, however, with a view to notice all I
The volumes that may appear, as to the expression
Of matured opinions concerning those which shall
ce deemed worthy OF the public attention and
confidence. The aim of the Editor will be, rath-
7r to furnish ludicious criticisms. on which read
ers and purchasers may rely for guidance than 10
present mere laudatory chronicle OF new publ
cations =
TERMS
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two S5 90
Two copies one year, SIS 90
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agents for the Columbian Magazine, will please
apply to the publisher immediately The usual
discount will be made to Them
In addition to the above, the publisher simply
adds, for the benefit Of ALL that the work will be
sustained by sufficient capital.
Address. post paid, ISRAEL POST, Publisher
As,or House, :,