Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1846-12-25
PROSPECTUS OF TRE
LITERARY ATHENEUN.

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IT. be died y the Rev Henry D. Moore. u pha-
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Of Engi-h Li'eFssurs aud Belle Ieufss. IL ihss.Iv
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IN the erst Of January IsiT the susseribers intend
lsshing the Diet numtsr Of splendid MonlhV
Magazine. ~ - called the 'LlTEkARr ArpfNxtu'
10 te devoted te the interests and circulation OF
Mod refining, eoul inspiring, spirit surnng l,ers-
'atti suth literature, IN a word, as the progres-
sive tatse Of eocitty seems 10 demand
briweer the Magazines of the DAY, which are De-
voted slmost excusveIy to tie circulation Of ehfs-
ion liierstufe. and those devoted 10 the ieht. and
"a TOO mans nsisnces, lssteless aud eorrup,inE lit
rra.ufe-iheTe :. awidt and deep eIasfn. 10 hll
which successfully aud prof,s5ly, vefy few az
fmpis have been made. To suppy this veid, W
some extent a. Iesst the intention o. the eutxel-
brrs, in issuing the Literary Athrrsum,"
The general cast and character OF the contents of
the proposed magazine will be R6ed according V
The standard Of the most sterling intellect and the
most pberal appreciation of the wants Of the com.
mon mind. rs pages will ever present rrAsr
andH GLOW to FEED snd nbrME the Ioftiesi and pa.
rest tasIe aud spirit Of the admirers and lovers Of
refining and eXalting literary walks and research.
Tosecure this grand design. efeeiusily and hon.
orally. no pains aud expense will be spared.
The contents Si BE- purely original; eonsistingof Of
leelures, addresses, essays. Sc on the most popu
ar and exciting literary and scientific subjects, from
ne most able writers that can be secured--intes-
psTsed and relieved by beautiful poetic compositions
Science, art and government, in their almost in
AnIIs variety Of development and interest, will be
literally aid honorably discussed in It's pages.
ATaHgemrn;s are IN progress for an extensive and
important European CORES pondeHce, which will be
feature Of great interest N its varied connections.
la. aAI i. .Tf a.
Ted occasional tales Of unexepptonabIe character
snd style, differing essentially from the weaksh
romances which I'll the pages Of the many maga-
zines OF The day. Writer'S in this connection, can
BE- secured, whose productions are the embodiment
OF ne, tue 10 tseli,--aud which viii kiudle ard
gov with the lotesG and purest sentiment and
'hnl with the beauties Of morality aud religion in
their Ioiliesl forms.
Each number Of the Athenaum will contain four
emoeIshnents Of the first artstica merit One Of
them will be portrait OF some distinguished per-
sonage in this country or in Europe, accompanied
wlih an Interesting biographical sketch. Another
VIII be view Of the buildings and grounds, Of
some one Of the popular Universities, in th or iha
Old world, accompanied with historical, bIograph-
lrs and statistical sketch in the body Of the work
The portraits will be fine mezzoint, and the col.
lege views, beautiful line engravings. Then will
iolioW ncny cO'ored specimens Of flowers and fruit;
III connection with which, there will also be pre-
sehted interesting huticet-foral and botanical-of
climate, habits, culture, &c. All OF which cannot
but secure interest and favor.
Each number will comprise sixty pages Of letter
press, double columns, beautifully sspreolyped and
printed on tine white paper; the whole correspond
ing IN all respects, with the character of the other
departments of the work.
Such IS 10 be The character Of the work at is
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be, and as is hoped and believed It WILL be.-im.
rrovemen:s will be made as far as possible in the
different departments as they are suggested in the
progress Of the work
Inc subscribers take pleasure in announcing To
'h' public, that they have concluded arrangements
with the Rev. Henry D. Moore, of Philadelpba,
and Rev. Andrew A. LIpscomb, Professor of Eng.
sh Literature and Belle Lettres, of Baltimore. WHO
cooperate as Ed tors Of the new Magazine
Under the management Of these gentlemen. the
subscribers fauer themselves, abundant success
Will be secured in behalf OF the enterprise.
10 IuBL'sHERs.-'rLes subscribers would also give
nouce to Publishers at home and abroad, that there
Will he in connection with the work. an extensive
review department This will be made a feature
OF exceiIlng interest. The department will be
conducted fairly and honoraty, and all works sent
TO the otlce OF the subscribers, will receive such
notices as their character may demand
> The first number will be issued on the first of
January, lS47. It's contents and the names OF con.
lfioutors, will be published shortly.
IEEMs.-Ihree dollars per annum, in advance.
Editors OF papers, copying this prospectus, and
sending paper with it, to the office OF the "Atbe-
n@um'' shall receive the numbersof the work, and
The thanks of the publishers.
Al letters containing orders for the work, post
p'ld, and enclosing the subscription price, will re-.
'elve prompt attention. To be addressed to
F,C. WILSON & Co.. PHILADELPHIA, Pa,