Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-05
PROSPECTUS OF THE
LITERARY ATnEMEUM M,

a .Ne,g and Splendid Monthly Wagd.ine. to be
edited by the ReD. HENRY ID. MooRE, Of Phil
ade!ptia and Req. ANDREW A. LIpsooMB,
Professor Of English Liieraturs and Bellies
LciIres, in the city Of Baltimore.
nN the first Of January, lS47. the subscr-
y bers intend issuing the first number of a
splendid Monthly Magazine. 70 be called the
LITERARY ATHENnuM,' to be devoted to the
interests and circulation of mind refining,
souLinspirng, 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 10 the circula-
ton Of Christian Literature, and those devoted
to the light, and, in too many instances, taste
less aud corT1pting literature-there is acide
and deep chasm, to fill which successfully and
proftably, very few attempts have been made,
TO supply this VOID, to some extent at least, is
the intention of the subscribers, in issuing the
Literary Athengum"
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. Its pages will
ever present feast and a gIo,c, TO feed and IL
lnliHs the Hottest and purest taste and spirit of
the admirers and lovers OF refining and exalt-
ing 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-
sSang Of Lectures, Addresses, Essays, &C., on
the most popular and exciting literary and sci
enUic subjects, from the most able writers that
can be secured-nterspersed and relieved by
beautiful poetic compositions.
Science, Art. and Government, in their al
most infinite variety of development and inter
est will be literally and honorably discussed
in its pages.
Arrangements are in progress for an erte'l-
iire and important European correspondence,
which will be feature oil great interest in its
varied connections.
In addition TO such articles, there will be
presented occasional tales of unexceptionable
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 bfe, true TO IL
sei--aAd which viii kindle and glow with the
oineSt and purest sentiment, and thrill with
the beauties OF morality and religion IN their
loyeest forms.
Each number ofthe Athenaum will contain
four embellishments ofthe first ar:istical merit.
One Of them will be portrait OF some dlstln
gurshed parsonage in this country or in Eu-
rope, accompanied with an interesting bio
graphical sketch. Another will be view Of
the buildings 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 will be fiEe mezzotint, and tue
college views, beautiful line engravings. Then
will follow richly -colored specimens of flowers
aad fruit; in connection with which, there
viii also be presented interesting notlceS-.fto-
raL and bo!nsical-of climate, habits, culture,
&c. All OF which cannot bat secure interest
anliayor.
Each number viii comprise so pages Of let
terpreSs. double column, beautifully stefeoty-
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 Of the work at its
commencement Ifnis successful, as It ought
70 he, aad as is hoped and believed il tctN be-
lmOroyements will be made as far as possible
IN the different departments, as they are sug
gaSled in the progress Of the work.
The subscribers take pleasure in announcing
70 laa public, that they have concluded ar
Engagements with the Rev. Henry ID. Moore,
Of Philadelphia, and Rev. ANDREW A. LIPS
CONF, Professor of English Literature and
E'A's iotres, Of Baltimore, who will co-ope-
rate IS Editors OF the new Magazine. Under
t1e management Of these gentlemen, tie sub
scu5ars illuer themselves abundant success
Wi! be secured n behalf Of the enterprise.
10 Pu1LIsHERs.-Thes subscribers would al
nsiye notice to Publishers, at home and abroad,
mat there viii be-, inc .nection with the work,
"a e1'ensire rerieg department. This will be
male feature of eXcelling interest. The de-
Plrmeut viii be conducted fairly and honora-
oY and all works sent 10 the Office Of the sub
e-no4rS, viii receive such notices as their char
s'lai may demand.
Inc first number win be issued on the first
.. JanuarY, 1917. Its contents and the names
o. NE contributors, viii be published shortly.
ii2rms,-53 per annum, in advance.
All letters, containing orders for the work,
Postpaid, and enclosing the subscription price,
w'U receive prompt attention. To be address
~ 10 Il. G.. WILSON S, Co, Philadelphia
O'Iiccs will be established at once m Balti-
more and Boston. Their location Will DO no