Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-26
PROSPECTUS OF THE
ATnE3EUM Nj,

PROSPECTUS OF THE
LITERARY ATHEnEUM NJ,
4 .Sets and Splendid Monthly .lega-iac. to be
edited bg The Rer Henry d. MooRE. Of Phil
adelphi9. and Rcu ANDREW A. LIPscomB,
Professor Of Eariish Literature and Bellies
Leltres, IN tie city Of Baltimore.
Am the first of January, 1871, the subscri-
W bcrs intend issuing the first number of a
splendid Monthly Magazine, to be called the
LITERARY ATnESEuM, to be devoted to the
interests and circulation of mind-reining,
sou-inspiring, spirit-stirring literature; such a
literature, in a word, as the progressive taste OF
society seems 10 demand.
Between the magazines OF the day, which
are devoted almost exclusively to the circula-
ton Of Christian Literature, and those devoted
uiAe light, and. in too many instances, taste
les and cor4uptiug lteratnre-there is lcile
GaI deep chasin, TO Eli VIII eli successfully and
yU.iJa6lg, very few attempts have been made.
10 supply this void, 10 some extent al least, is
lie intention Of the subscribers, in issuing the
Literary Atheneum."
The general cast and character of the con-
tens OF the proposed magazine will be fixed
according TO the standard OF the most sterling
intellect. and the most liberal appreciation OF
Aewln,s ofthe common mind. Its pages will
ever present a feast and a glolc, 10 feed and IL
heame the loitIeSi and purest taste and spirit OF
the admirers and lovers OF refining and exait-
ing literary walks and research.
To secure this grand design, eflectually and
h9aoHhlr. no pains or expense will be spared.
Tn" contents will be purely original; con
si,tnr OF Lectures, Addresses, Essays, &c.. on
he most popular and exciting literary and sci
cutGe subjects, from the most able writers that
ran be sccuyed--;nerspersed and relieved by
b.luGlu poetic compositions.
SCIENCE. Art. and Government. in their al
most n6nta variety OF development and inter
est, viii BE- literally and honorabiy discussed
IN lbs pages.
ARRANGEMENTS are in progress for an eaten
sire cd Important European correspondence.
which will be feature OF great interest IN lis
varied connections.
IN addition TO such articles, there viii be
presented occasional tales of unexceptonable
Cbaacter and style, differing essentially from
the weadsh romances which fill the pages OF
the many magazines OF the day. Writers IN
tbs connection, can be secured, whose pro
dnsions are the embodiment of bte, true 10 IL
sc'r-apl which viii kindle and glow with the
lailest and purest sentiment, and thrill with
the beauties of morality and religion IN their
!Jveiast forms.
Each number ofthe Athenpum viii contain
lour embellishments ofthe first arlshcal merit
One Of them will be portrait OF some distn
gui,ael parsonage in this country or IN tiu-
rope. accompanied with an interesting bro
graphical sketch. Another will be view OF
The bindings and grounds Of some one OF the
popular Universities, in this or the old world,
accompanied with a historical, biographical
and statistical sketch in the body of the work.
The portraits viii be fire mezzotint, and the
college views. beautiful line engravlngs. Then
VIII Follow richly-colored specimens OF flowers
AMI fruit; in connection with which, there
WiI also be presented interesting notlces-.j!o
sal mi boiaaical-of climate, habits, culture,
s. An OF which cannot but secure interest
an favor.
Each number viii comprise 60 pages oflet-
Urpress. double column, beautifully stereoty-
ped. and printed on fine white paper; the
whole corresponding, in all respects, with the
Character Of the other departments Of the work
Such is 10 be the character of the work at rs
commencement If it's successful, as Il oNSht
20 be, aud as is hoped and believed t'eM BE-,
improvements win be made as far as possible
IN hn different departments, as they are sug-
g'stal N the progress OF tbs work.
The subscribers take pleasure III ANNOUNCING
10th, public, that they have concluded ar
fragments with the Rev. Henry d. MOORE,
Of Philadelphia, and Rev. ANDREW "A. LIPS
conn. Professor Of English Literature and
Beucs I.ettres, OF Baltimore, who will CO ope-
rate as Editors of the new Magazine Under
the management of these gentlemen, the sub
scr,bers aattor themselves abundant success
will be secured in behalf Of the enterprise,
To pUBIIsHERs.-The subscribers would al
50 give notice to Publishers, at home and abroad,
hat there will be. in connection with the work,
an erteasirc repie,c department This viii be
made feature of excellng interest, The de-
pa,anent wiz be conducted fairly and honora-
by, and all works sent 10 the Office Of The sub
scubers, win receive such notices as their char-
aoler may demand.
The first number will be issued on the hrs'
Of January, 1917. lis contents and the names
Of the contributors, will be published shortly
Iams.--S3 per annum, IN advance
ALL letters, containing orders for the WORK.
po.tplil, and enclosing the subscription PRICE
WILL receive prompt attention, 10 be address
cd TO Il. G.. WILSON s. co, Phitadephlq.
Offices viii be established at once IN l5all-
more and Boston. Their location wall be no
uced as soon as arrangements can be compie'
H. Oct /, lS4S.