Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-22
PROSPECTUS OF THE
AThENEUM,

4 Ntp and Splendid Monthly Magazine, to be
edited by the Rep. Henry ID. MooRE, Of Phil
adslphia and Req. ANDREW A. LIpscoMB,
Professor Of English Literaturs and Bellies
Leitres, N the city Of Baltimore.
an the first of January, l847, the subscr-
~ bers intend issuing the first number OF a
,nIendid Monthly Magazine, TO be called the
LITERARY ArHrNEuM," to be devoted to the
interests and circulation of inind-refining,
.ou-nspiring, 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 circua-
ton Of Christian Literature, and those devoted
to the light. and, in too many instances. taste
less and corrp!ing literature-there Is ride
ond deep chasm, to gill VIII CHI successfully and
proftaby, very few attempts have been made.
To supply this void, 10 some extent at least, IS
the intention Of the subscribers, IN issuing the
Literary Athenaum."
The general cast and character OF the con-
tents OF the proposed magazine will be liked
according to the standard of the most sterling
intellect, aud the most liberal appreciation OF
the wants of the common mind. Its pages will
ever present feast and gto,o, TO feed and IL
hin,ie the Hottest and purest taste and spirit OF
the admirers and lovers OF refining and exalt-
ing literary walks and research.
10 secure this grand design, effectually and
honoraby, no pains or expense will be spared.
The contents will be purely original; con-
.stlng of Lectures, Addresses, Essays, SC, on
the most popular and exciting literary and sci
entifc subjects, from the most able writers that
can be secured-interspersed and relieved by
beautiful poetic compositions.
Science, Art, and Government, in their al
mos, infinite variety of development and inter
st, will be literally and honorably discussed
IN It's pages.
Arrangements are in progress for an erte'a-
se 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 unexcepuonable
character and style. differing essentially from
the weakish romances which fill the pages OF
the many magazines OF the day. Writer'S IN
thl, connection, can be secured, whose pro-
auctions are the embodiment of bfe, true 10 IL
self-and which will kindle and glow with the
loitiest and purest sentiment, and thriil win
the beauties Of morality and religion IN their
lovellest forms.
Each number ofthe Athenaum will contain
four embellishments ofthe first ar:istical merit
One Of them will be portrait OF some dlstin-
gulshed parsonage in this country or IN Eu-
rope, accompanied with an interesting bio.
graphical sketch. Another will be view oil
the 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 tiEe mezzount, and the
college views, beautiful line engravlngs. Then
will follow richly colored specimens oil MOWERS
and fruit in connection with which, there
will also be presented interesting notices--fso-
raj and boiaaical-of climate, habits, culture,
&c. All OF which cannot but secure interest
and favor.
Each number will comprise GO pages OF let
ter.press, double column, beautifully stereoty-
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 us
commencement If II lis successful. as II ougal
20 be. aud as is hoped and believed II "'" De-
improvements viii be made as far as possible
IN the different departments, as they are suS-
gesied IN the progress oil the WORK
The subscribers take pleasure IN announcing
TO the public, that they have concluded ar
of Philadelphia, and Rev. AsDREw A. LIPS,
COMB, Professor of Enghsh Literature and
Bellies Let,res, of Baltimore, who will co.oPe-
rate as Editors Of the new Magazine Under
the management of these gentlemen, tie sub
eribers fatter themselves abundant success
will be secured in behalf of the enterprise.
To PuBLIsurR..-The subscribers would al
sogive notice to Publishers, at home and abroad
that there will be, in connection with the WORK.
an extensive rerie,c department. ms wli oe
made feature of excelllng interest. Inc ue-
partment will be conducted fairly ana honora-
bly,, and all works sent 10 the office OF me SUD
scrbers, will receive such notices as their char
scier may demand.
The first number will be issued on the hrs'
ofJanuary, lS47. Its contents and the names
Of the contributors, will be published sAoruy'
Ie'nS--t3 per annum, IN advance.
All letters, containing orders for the WORK.
postpaid, and enclosing the subscription price,
will receive prompt attention. 10 be address
ID to f. C. WILSON s. CO, Ph'iadelPh.. IA
Offices will be established at once m BAIT
more and Boston, Their location VIII Do no
ncAd Hs xrvou nv arrx nuan,~nx can be cOmpM-