The Columbian fountain., 1846-05-21
IT A new Literary Magazine in the
City Of Washington. esE
THE TALISMAN AND ODD FELLOWS
MAGAZINE.
Feb. 2l-tf


THE TALISMAN AND ODD FELLOWS
MAGAZINE.
HNHE undersigned proposes to publish immedi-
II diateiy, in the city of Washington, new
lit rary and miscellaneous periodical under the above
tile, to be deveted to the sublime and hallowed
principles Of the Independent Order of Odd Fell
lows. The want Of organ al this great central
point-this heart of mighty empire--has long
been felt by the numerous body 10 whose highest
interests the publication will be faithfully devoted.
The blessed principles Of our order-which are the
cardinal virtues Of the Christian Religon-will he
advocated with nntalteriny fidelity aud zeal. The
social and friendly relations which exist demand at
hands corresponding duties and obligations !;
they constantly call upon to exercise Beneyo-
lepce an Cbarity-Temperance and Fidelity
FRIENDspJP. LOVE, and TRUTH. There distin-
gushing virtues and excel eencies il will be the pri
mary object of he proposed publication to inculcate
upon the minds and hearts Of It's readers. In its
pages he o der will find their great objects
and interests faithfully advocated and zeaousy
supported. While its conductor will most carefully
abstain from all those subjects which produce angry
aud violent disputations, he will b. found ready
10 defend the institution to which il is his pleasure
and privilege to belong, from all the unjust attacks
Of its opposer: this will be done in the spirit
of kindness and charity.
variety of interesting and useful matter; such as
moral tales, poetry essays, &C.. and it will endcav
to disseminate the true principles of Odd Eel
lowship with energy and zeal. No pains ex-
pense will be spared TO make il worthy of the pat
ronage, not only Of the members of the order, but
of the reading public generally. Contributions
have already been secured from many OF the abest
pens in the country, and numerous others have
given us leave to hope that our pages will be en-
bellnshed and adorned with the productions Of their
gifted minds The conductor will endeavor to make
1t all its most sangune friends could 'ssiby desire.
The Ladies will ever, we trust, find it welcome
companion in the parlor or boudor No article
will ever find place in its pages which can tend,
in the remotest degree, to raise blush upon the
cheek Of the most fastidious.
IL will bc published semi-monthly, on fine white
paper, with new type Each number will contain
hrty-two octave pages neatly secured 10 paper COW
ers, making seven hundred and sixty-eight pages to
the volume. 1t will be afforded to subscribers at
the unusually low price of One Dollar per annum,
payable in advance. 1t will contain one-fourth more
matter than other similar periodicals, and at only
hdf their price. The first number will be issued
On the LIST of May. The members of the order are
very earnestly and respectfully requested to use their
best exertions to obtain subscribers in their respec
tive n.ighborhoods and lodges.
THEoPHILUs FISK
Washington CD. c.. } april 3, ls46.
~ b. Those who forward ten dollars shall re-
ceiVe eleven copies for years for twenty dollars,
wenty-,hres copies will be sent; and for forty dol
ars, fifty copies will be forw arded for twelve months
reducing the price TO eighty CENTS per annum, for
volume Of nearly eight hundred pages Of choice 1T
| erary matter. april 27-eod m.