Washington telegraph., 1845-09-10
IL COPIES TO CLUBS FOR $40.
The Columbian MAGAZINE.
EDrTED ny JOHN TNMAN & ROBERT a. WEST
PROSPECTUS FOR THE SECOND YEAR.
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having been commenced on The first OF January,
1874, the publisher finds himself irresstibly called
on TO express the satisfaction and gratitude with
which he has been flied by the brilliant and un-
examped success that has attended hiS cndcavors
TO win the public favor. Notwithstanding the
difficulties, disappontmeuts and vexations that
almost invariably follow the establishment Of new
periodical, in the production Of which there must
be the harmonious cooperation Of many heads and
many hands-notwithstanding occasional short
comings, especially IN the pictorial department.
which no care or diligence could avert and no ox-
penditure prevent, the Columbian Magazine has
gone ON steadily increasing in support and popu-
arty from the opening number; and IL the un-
bought. unsolicited testimony Of the press NAV be
received as mswayed by partialify and unbiased
by friendship, the efforts of contributors and editor
have been satisfactory TO the public, and accepted
as fulfilling the promises made for them at the
CONNIE ncemcnt of the enterprise
The publisher undertook the work with d firm
conviction that the great city OF New York was
the best and the true home for a magazine Of gen
cral literature: that Notwithstanding the failure Of
many previous attempts TO establish such q work.
there could be mpossiblity OF success, with
sufficient capital, perseverance and the right sys
TEN of management both by publisher and EDITOR:
stimulated by this conviction he embarked in the
enterprise and the result o. the first year H. proved
that his judgment was correct.
II has long ceased to be necessary or reasonable.
that we should speak OF the Columbian ex-
pertinent. At all events, it is now experiment
substantially tried. We feel ourselves upon as
firm a basis as any similar journal IN the world.
Our principal cares RoT regard not 50 much the
securing what ground have gained t.or VIC
consider this sufficiently sccnrrl the extension
OF our sphere of action and uilitv--nnt 20 much
even the the mere enlargement Of our subscription
list, the most suitable modes Of catering for the
amusement land shall we say occasionally for thu
G..rN r. Il a.. .t
futurc-.-the many whom we have, and tie many
more shall undoubtedly have time rolls on.
We have made arrangements which VIII enable
us TO present our friends with Embellishments ~
very superior taste, style. and finish. III this re-
pect it is our firm purpose, if possible, 10 oItyie all
competition. Our Music and Engraving. we con-
fidently believe. viii not be cquallei--vtrv GER
tauly they shall not be surpassed III real merit TN
those Of any other magazine. We propose 10 give
each month. two more superb Eneravings. we
Independently Of two pages Of Music By the most
eminent composers. and plate Of H1fheHfic fashions
Regarding the Literary and Editorial conduct w
the Columbian. the Publisher does not feel called
upon to say more than a very few words. The
General Management OF this Department il cen
iidcd to the gentleman who has hitherto given ~
bundant evidence not only Of the highest ability u
ppt forth mcFitoEious magazine, and one exactly
adapted to the tastes OF al readers with whom is
Is associated another gentleman nf ability and cv-
i
confidence that what has already been done FOR
the literary value ofthis Journal viii b. done again
We are perfectly willing that our future in this
respect should be estimated by pa-t T'hc
subjoned list Of those who have furnished articles
for the Columbian during the by-gonr year, VIII
satisfy, we feel assured, the most fasdiouS that we
resoluie 10 spare in particular either
ton or expense.
Nh. l.. ii. -igourncy. Mrs. Cary. Mrs. kirkland. |
Mrs L. r. steele. Mrs Ann ; stephens. Mrs. |
VI. \. EryiBr, MFs. L. q. OsEood- Miss Mary |
l.. Lawson, Mrs. 4. O. Smith. MI Coiman, Mr. I
4. c. Mowa;t, Miss Isabel Jocelyn. Mr.. T.. y. A
Ellct. Miss Martha Russell. Mrs. silicon Loui, ]
Miss Emily +. Chubbnck. Mrs. James G. Brooks, 4
Miss Louise NJ. Brauncr, Mr. James Hall. Mi-s \
Fanny Forester, Mrs VI. +. Hunt. Miss VI. II. II
Quncy. Author of ''sumrncr frockinE," Mrs II. \
Lighthipe. NIns. C. II. Batcr. Mrs. T. c. Enbury. .
J. X. Paulking. VIM. II. Willis, Vim. G. Bryant.
Walter Whitman. Fiiz Greene lIniIrrk. Isaac II. \
Sheppard. Edgar A. Poe, Il. Il. Read. John Neat, \
VIM GLAND Bourne, Henry W. Herbert. Rich. g. .
White II. Hastings Weld, Henry 4. Clark, Park I
Benjamin, &. Wilkins Ellis, William Cnx. Edward
J. Porter. G. Wilkins Kendall, II. Parmy. lily.
:. Schoolcraf;. Hamilton Myers. II. :. Arthur. Y
NJ G. Hin Fl. T. Grattan. the Author Of the /
'.Widow Of Bruges." VI f. Wilson. Joseph Brngil- /
ton. c. McIacbian, II. r. Tuckcrnan. William
Russell Ir. the author Of Times Donrsn James 1
f. Oils Robert J.. Wade. Sam d. Patterson, 4. /
VI Ide Jr Edward :. Gould Owen G.. Warren. 4
Seba Smith. Augustus Snodarass, q. fcnno Hof-
man. j. T.. Headley, III co :. Fay Ill u. Haga- II
dorm, Rev. 7. c. Woodwort1, Henry u. Hirsi, q. .
Donald Mcleod.
With the aid Of these contributors fof whom il 4
is needless to say word IA the WAY of cnmrnen-
dation) aud Of numerous OILERS. perhaps equally \
meritorous If less celebrated. who have promised
us their support, hattcr ourselves that. as a
literary work. the Columbian need bc under no
apprehension Of being eXcellcd.
t-f.t
lie, who will no, fail to Judge us with impartiality;
and in respect 10 what we intend 70 do Il will be
both wiser and more becoming (alihnuEh les FASH
ionabe) not to boast. We may be permitted to II
assure friends in brief, however. that we have
matured numerous plans tfor the Third Nolume)
with which we feel confident they will be pleased.
II is our purpose 20 put forth every energy and II
viii be fault Of our own IL the Columbian shall
not be found al least eguat 10 any magzinc Of any
class or price, in America.
Dealers in Periodicals throughout the United
States and the Canadas who wish ID become 4
agents for the Columbian Magazine will please |
apply 10 the publisher Immediately. The usual
discount will be made 10 them.
n Editors who will insert this Prospectus entire 4
aud send copy marked and addressed 10 the Col
umbian Magazine, shall have u copy sent TO them
for year.
Terms Of the Columbian Maga=ire.
One copy for one year in advance SD 90
One copy two years ; 10
Two copies one year > 90
Five '' 80 10 90
Eight % "a - 90
Twelve" 20 90
lJ-The Columbian aud Graham's Magazines
will be furnished one year receipt Of S5 90; or
the Columbian and Godcy's Lady's Book, 81 OO
or the three Magazines one year for 81 0D.
ANY Postmaster wishing specimen number cf
the Columbian Magazine can have ii on appIica-
fion fo the Publisher