Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1846-08-07
THE TALISMAN,

AND ILLUSTRATED ODD FELLOWS MAGAZINE.
The undersigned proposes to publish hereafter in
the city OF Philadelphs, new literary and misce-
!anes periodical under the above title, 10 be devoted
10 the sublime and haowed principles Of the lnde-
pendent Order Of Odd Fellows. The want Of an
orgaR this point has long been felt by the numer-
Gus body TO whose highest interests the publication
will be faithfully devoted. The blessed principles
Of our order which are the cardinal virtues Of tho
christian ielgion-will be advocated ith unfaIer-
ing fidelity and zeal The social and friendly re!a-
lions which exist, demand at our hands eorespon-
ding duties aud Obligations; they constantly call
upon Us 10 exercise benevolence and charity-tem-
perance and fdelily-frendship, love and truth
These distinguished virtues and exceencles, II VIII
be the primary object OF the proposed publication 10
ucucale upon the minds and hearts OF rs readers.
In is pages the Order will ever find .heir great OBJ
-ects and interests faithfully advocated and jealous
ly supported. While ils conductor will most care
uly abstain from all those subjects which produce
angry and violent dsputaIOns, he will ever be lound
ready to defend the institution TO which 1t IS his
pleasure and privilege TO belong from all the unjust
attacks Of its oppusey-; this will ever be done In
the spirit Of kindness and charity.
/ The Odd Fellows Magazine will contain great
variety Of interesting and useful matter such as
moral tales, poetry essays, &e and It wIl endeaV-
or to disseminate the true principles OF Odd Fellow
hip with energy aud zeal; no pains or expense will
be spared TO make It worthy OF the patronage, not
ONLY of the members Of the Order, but Of the read
ing public generally. Contributions have already
been secured from many OF the ablest pens IN the
country, and numerous others have given us leave
TO hone that our pages will be embeiIished and a.
dorned with the productions Of their gifted minds.
The conductor will endeavor TO make It all lis most
sanguine friends could possibly desire.
The Ladies will ever, We trust hndl welcome
.o,,., ,io, in the narlnr or boudor No article will
; ever find a place in It's pages which can tend n
the remotest degree 10 raise blush upon the cheek
? of the most fastdious.
Il will be published monthly, on fine white pa
per with entire new type. 1t Will be em6eIlshed
with engra wings and beautiful illustrations OF I'M
noltant places and events both IN ancient and mod
ern history and will be afforded osubscrlbers at the
4 unusually low price OF one dollar per annum pay
+. able in advance. 1t will contain an equal amount
of matter TO other similar periodicals, and al only
B.. half their price. The members OF the Order are
# very earnestly and respectfully requested TO use
their best exerions to obtain subscribers IN their re-
+ gpective neghbOrhoods and Lodges.
i There will be two volumes OF the work puJlish-
2 ed each year; six months TO the volume
Those who forward fUe dollars shall receive elcT.
Il en- copies Of Volume l. for the first SIX months ten
: dollars. tventv-three volumes; and for ttCeny dol
lars ffty copies OF the first volume will be iorwaT-
y ded-reducing the price TO forty cents
}. Those who prefer it can subscribe Tor both vol
S umes for the year, by forwarding double the amount
il stated above The price is uneXampled in the his
, tory of literary publications.
:, All letters to be directed to the editor, PhladeI
phia. Office at the new book store OF the Grand
t. Secretary. Odd Fellows Hall, North Sixth Street
l. and at No 1l3 Chestnut Street. .,,-r,
+ THEOPHILUS FISK.
5. Philadelphia, July, 1916.