Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-12-31
PROSPECTUS OF TIE
AThENE u M,

PROSPECTUS OF TIE
LITERARY AThEN E U M,
A .Ns,s and Splendid Monthly Magazine, to be
edited By The Rec. HENRY d. MooRE, Of Phil
adeEphiG, and Rcr ANDREW A. LIPsCoMB,
Professor of English Litcratwf and Bellies
Lettres, in The city Of Baltimore.
nN the first of January, 1917, the subscrl-
y bers intend issuing the first number of a
splendid Monthly Magazine, 70 be called the
LITERARY ArHENEUM,' to be devoted TO the
interests and circulation of mind refining,
soul inspiring. 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-
top Of Christian Literature, and those devoted
/. the light and, i'll too many instances, taste
less and coi1uptmg lilerature-there is uide
and dem chasIn. to fill VIII ;ch successfully and
profta6ly, very few attempts have been made.
10 supply this void, to some extent at least, IS
p.. mention of the subscribers, in issuing the
Literary AthenRum."
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 and the most liberal appreciation Of
lnpwants orlhe common mind, It's pages will
ever present a feast and a gLoe. to feed and Il
Lgai,e the oiiiest and purest taste and spirit OF
tac admirers and lovers O.! refining and exaIt-
nc literary walks and research.
10 secure this grand design, ctlectually and
honorably, no pans or expense will be spared.
The contents will be purely original; CON
sisting of Lectures, Addresses, Essays, &c, on
the most popular and exciting literary and set
rn,i6r 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,
e,t, will be literally and honorably discussed
IN its pages.
Arrangements are in progress for an eaten
sire and important European correspondence,
which will be a feature oil great lntereS, III It's
varied connections.
IN addition to such articles, there will be
presented occasional tales OF uneXceptonaDle
character and style, differing essentially rom
tho weakish romances which fill the pages OF
lle many magazines OF the day. Writers ID
this connection. can be secured, whose pro
ductions are the embodiment of life, true 10 II
srIl-aDd which will kindle and glow with the
Ioliicst and purest sentiment, ana thFhl WIN
l.e be,uties Of morality and religion IN their
hrcllosi forms
Each number orthc Athen9um Will contain
fur embellishments ofthe first ar,isucal merit
On, Of them will be portrait OF some diSJih-
4sled parsonage in this country or III Eu-
rope. accompanied with an interesting DO
graphical sketch Another will be view oil
the bindings and grounds OF some one oil me
popular Universities, in this or the ola Wo1u,
accompanied with a historical, bsgTal'hlca'
and statistical sketch in the body OF the work.
The portraits will be fire meZZotn', anu the
college views, beautiful line engraymgs. linen
will follow richly -colored specimens OF mowers
and fruit: in connection with when, thcre
will also be presented interesting npuces-sfto-
wl and boia,tical-of climate, habits, culture
&c. Al Of which cannot but secure interest,"
anIiayor. RI.
Each number will comprise GO pages OF let
trppss. double column, beautifully s'ereoiy-
ped. and printed on fine white paper lhe
whole corresponding, in all respects, WIN '1S
character of the other departments OIL the "o' ~
Such IS 10 be the character oil the WORK al us
commencement. Ifit lis successful, as IL 0usd1
to be. and as is hoped and believed iteW oe
improvements will be made as far as possioIe
IN the different departments, as they are suS-
gescd in the progress of tho work.
The subscribers take pleasure in announcing
to the public, that they have concluded ar
ungements with the Rev. HENRY ID. MOORE,
Of Philadelphia, and Rev. ANDREW a. lIrs,,
CONN. Professor Of English Literature and
Bellies .ettres OF Baltimore, who Will co ope-
rate as Editors Of the new Magazine. Under
the management of these gentlemen, TIE SUD
scrbers aatter themselves abundant success
will be secured in behalf of the enterprise
To PUGL1sHERs.-Th subscribers would al
so give notice 10 Publishers, at home and abroad,
that there viii be, 10 connection with the WoIK'
an ertsnsire rerieD department, This ~, wll pe
made feature of excellng interest. Inc de-
lartment viii be conducted fairly and honora-
lily, and all works sent TO the office Of the SUB
Scubers, will receive such notices as their chaf'
acter may demand.
The first number will be issued on the hrs
Of January, 1917. Its contents and the mares
oil the contributors, will be published Shortly
IerBS.-S3 per annum, IN advance
All letters, containing orders for the WORK
postpaid, and enclosing the subscription prlce
Will receive prompt attention. 10 De aldreos
Cd TO L. G. WILSON & CO, PhiIadc5Wla!
Offices will be established at once m hatu
more and Boston. Their location VIII be no
tcol as soon as arrangements can be comPle