Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-08
PROSPECTUS OF THE
jTEnaRy ATHEkEUM NJ,

a .Ne,r and Splendid Monthly .Magasine, to be
edited bu The Ree. HENRY d. MooRE, Of Phil
adflptia. and Rec. ANDREW A. LIpscoMB,
Professor Of English Literattrs and Bellies
Letires, in The city Of Battimore.
AN the first of January, lS47, the subscri-
bers intend issuing the first number of a
splendid Monthly Magazine, 70 be called the
"I,rERARY ArHENKuM,' to be devoted to the
interests and circulation of mlnd-retinlng,
soulnspiring, spirit stirring literature; such a
literature, in word, as the progressive taste OF
society seems to demand.
Between the magazines of the day, which
are devoted almost exclusively TO the circula-
ton Of Christian Literature, and those devoted
10 the light, and, in too many instances, taste
less and co,7upting literature-there is ,cide
md deep chasIn, to Fill which successfully and
proftaby, very few attempts have been made.
To supply this VOID, to some extent al least, IS
the intention of the subscribers, in issuing the
Literary Athenaum." -r
The general cast and character of the con-
tents OF the proposed magazine will be fixed
according to the standard Of the most sterling
intellect, and the most liberal appreciation OF
the wants ofthe common mind. It's pages will
ever present a feast and glo,r, to feed and H.
imme the oftlest and purest taste and spirit OF
the admirers and lovers OF refining and exalt-
lag literary walks and research.
To secure this grand design, effectually and
honorably, no pains or expense will be spared.
The contents will be purely original; con-
sisting of Lectures, Addresses, Essays, &C., on
the most popular and exciting literary and sci
en0tc subjects, from the most able writers that
can be secured--intersperSeda and relieved by
beautiful poetic compositions.
Science, Art. and Government, in their al
most infinite variety of development and inter
es,, will be literally and honorably discussed
in its pages
Arrangements are in progress for an erten-
sir, and important European correspondence,
which will be a feature Of great interest in Its
varied connections. ....
In addition TO such articles, there will be
presented occasional tales Of unexceptonable
character and style, differing essentially from
the weakish romances which fill the pages OF
the many magazines OF the day. Writer'S IN
this connection, can be secured, whose pro-
ductions are the embodiment of bie, true 10 It
selt-and which will kindle and glow with the
lotueSt and purest sentiment, and thrill with
the BEAUTIES of morality and religion IN their
lovelest forms
Each number ofthe Athen9um will contain
'Our embellishments ofthc first ar.is,ical merit,
One Of them will be portrait OF some distln-
gu.shed parsonage in this country or in Eu-
fope accompanied with an interesting BIO
graphical sketch Another will be view oil
Tue buildings and grounds Of some one OF the
popular Universities, in this or the old world,
accompanied with historical, biographical
and statistical sketch in the body OF the work.
The portraits will be fire meZzounl, and the
college views, beautiful line engraylngs. Then
will follow richly -colored specimens OF flowers
and fruit; in connection with which, there
viii also be presented interesting notlces--fo'
"al md botmlical--of climate, habits, culture,
sc All OF which cannot but secure interest
ami favor.
Each number will comprise 60 pages OF let
lerpreSS double column, beautifully StereoV
ped, and printed on fine white paper; the
whole corresponding, in all respects, with the
character of the other departments oil the WORK
Such is TO be the character oil the Work al l,s
commencement. If il is successful. as u ouSat
to be, and as is hoped and believed 1t tr'a pe,-
Improvements will be made as far as possible
IN the different departments, as they are sug-
geSed IN the progress OF the work.
The subscribers take pleasure in announcing
10 the public, that they have concluded ar
Engagements with the Rev. HENRY ID. MOORE,
Of Philadelphia, and Rev ANDREW a. LIPS
COMB, Professor Of English Literature and
Bellies Lettres, OF Baltimore, who will co-ope-
rate as Editors OF the new Magazine. Under
The management Of these gentlemen, tie sub
scrihers Aatter themselves abundant success
will be secured in behalf OF the enterprise.
To PuBIIsHERs.-The subscribers would al
pgJve notice TO Publishers, at home and abroad.
Ga, there Will be, in connection with the work,
an eItensire rerje,c department. This will be
made feature of excelling interest. The de
partment will be conducted fairly and honora-
Div. and all works sent 10 the Office oi the sub
scrbers, will receive such notices as their char
icter may demand.
The first number will be issued on the hrs'
Of January, 1877. Its contents and the names
0, the contributors, viii be published shortly.
IermS.-S5 per annum, IN advance
All letters, containing orders tor the work,
pos; paid, and enclosing the subscription price,
vii receive prompt attention. 10 be address
% to f. G, WILSON & Co, Philadelphia
Offices VIII be established at once IN Balh-
more and Boston. Their location will be no
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