Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-15
PROSPECTUS OF THE
LITERARY ATHEkEUM NJ,

adelphia, and Reu. ANDREW A. LIpscoMB,
Professor of English Literature aud Bellies
Lctlres, in the city Of Baltimore.
ON the first of January, lS47, the subscri-
~ bers intend issuing the first number Of a
splendid Monthly Magazine, TO be called the
@LIrERARy ATHENkUM," to be devoted to the
interests and circulation of mind refining,
soulnspiring, spirit-stirring literature; such a
literature, in word, as the progressive TASTE oil
society seems TO demand.
Between the magazines of the day, which
are devoted almost exclusively to the circula-
ton of Christian Literature, and those devoted
10 the light, and, in too many instances, taste
less and corr,pting lterature--there is ,eide
and deep chasm, to fill which successfully and
pro6tably, 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 Athenaum."
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 aud the most liberal appreciation OF
the wants o(the common mind. Its pages Will
ever present feast and a gto,c, TO feed and IL
lunline 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, effectuaily and
honorably, no pains or expense will be spared
The contents will be purely original; con-
sistng of Lectures, Addresses, Essays, &C., on
the most popular and exciting literary and sci
entific subjects, from the most able writers that
can be secured-interspersed 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 erten-
,ire and important European correspondence,
which will be feature Of great interest in It's
varied connections.
In addition TO such articles, there will be
presented occasional tales of unexceptionabe
character and style, differing essentially from
the weakiSh romances which fill the pages oil
the many magazines OF the day. Writer'S IN
this connection, can be secured, whose pro-
ductions are the embodiment OF bie, true 10 IT
self-and which will kindle and glow with the
lotGest and purest sentiment, and thrill with
the beauties Of morality and religion In then
loveliest forms.
Each number of the Athenaum will contain
four embellishments ofthe first ar:lstca merit
One Of them will be portrait Of some dIstln
gushed 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 a historical, biographical
and statistical sketch in the body of the work.
The portraits will be fire meZzonnt, and the
college views, beautiful line engravings. Then
will follow richly specimens OF flowers
and fruit; in connection with which, there
will also be presented interesting notices-.Ho
ral and botanical-of climate, habits, culture
sc. Al OF which cannot but secure interest,"
and favor.
Each number will comprise 60 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 OF the work
Such is to be the character OF the work at us
commencement If it is successful. as y ough'
10 be, and as is hoped and believed itWM be-
Improvements will be made as far as possible
IN the different departments, as they are sug'
gested in the progress OF the work
The subscribers take pleasure in announcing
to the public, that they have concluded ar
Engagements with the Rev. HENRY ID. MOORE
VI Inllduelpnid, anu iseN ANDREW n lSirs'
COMB, Professor of English Literature and
Bellies Lettres, Of Baltimore, who will CO. cope
rate as Editors Of the new Magazine. Under
the management of these gentlemen, tie sub
senbers hatter themselves abundant success
will be secured in behalf Of the enterprise.
To PuBLrHERs.-The subscribers would al
so give notice to Publishers, at home and abroad
that there will be, in connection with the work
an extensive rerie,c department This will b.
made feature Of exceling interest. The de
partment will be conducted fairly and honora
bly,, and all works sent 10 the Office of the sub
scribers, will receive such notices as their char
acter may demand
The first number will be issued on the frs
Of January, ls47. Its contents and the names
Of the contributors, will be published shortly.
1erDls.--$3 per annum, IN advance.
All letters, containing orders for the work
postpaid. and enclosing the subscription price
will receive prompt attention. To be address
ed 10 f. C. WILSON & co, Philadelphia
Offices will be established at once in Baltl
more and Boston. Their location will DO no
uced as soon as arrangements can be compile
nj nex 1 tS1E