Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-11-19
PROSPECTUS OF THE
LITERARY ATHEMEU M,

A .Atie and Splendid Monthly .Wagasiae, TO be
edited By the Rer. Henry ID. MooRE, Of PHI
adelphiG, and Rer. ANDREW A. LiPseoMB,
Professor Of English Literature and Bellies
Leitres, in the city Of Baliimore.
nN the first of January, 1877, the subscri-
" bers intend issuing the first number of
splendid Monthly Magazine, to be called the
LITERARY ATHENEuM," TO be devoted to the
interests and circulation Of mind-relining,
soutnspiring, spirit stirring literature; such
literature, in word, as the progressive taste OF
society seems 10 demand.
Between the magazines of the day, which
are devoted almost exclusively 10 the circela-
lion Of Christian Literature, and those devoted
20 the light, and, in too many instances, taste
{e,y end c0rruptiag llterature-there IS a aoide
end lccp chasn, to fill which successfully and
proHta5.y, very few attempts have been made.
10 supply this VOID, TO some extent at least. Is
the intention Of the subscribers, IN issuing the
Literary AthenGum."
The general east and character of the CON
tus 0! the proposed maga2;ne will be nxed
an,9.li.lr TO the stan -olu OF the most sterling
intellect. and the most liberal appreciation OF
hawants ofthe common mind Its pages will
ever present feast and gt9le, to feed and IL
iulms the loiiiest and purestta taste and spirit of
the admirers and lovers Of refining and exait-
ing literary walks and research.
To secure this grand design, eiiectuaily and
hca0ubly, no pans or expense will be spared.
The contents will be purely original; con-
sstny of .cctures, Addresses, Essays, Sc, on
the most popular and exciting literary and sci
ratic subjects. from the most able writers that
can BE- secured inierspersed and relieved by
beautiful poetic compositions.
Science, Art, and Government, in their al
most infinite variety Of development and inter,
est, viii be literally and honorably discussed
IN It's pages.
Arrangements are in progress for an erten-
size and important f2auopeda 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 unexcepuonaole
character and style, differing essentially from
the weakish romances which fill the pages OF
the many magazines OF the day. Writers IN
this connection. can be secured, whose pro
ductions are the embodiment OF bic, true 10 IL
saIt-and which will kindle and glow with the
loiliest and purest sentiment, and THRU WIN
the beauties of morality and religion IN their
byclest forms.
Each number ofthe Atheneum will contain
four embellishments ofthe first ar.lstlcal merit
One Of them will be portrait OF some distln-
guishcd parsonage in this country or IN Eu-
rope, accompanied with an interesting BIO
graphical sketch. Another viii be view OF
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 fire meZzotint, and the
college views, beautiful line engravmgs. lheh
will follow richly -colored specimens OF flowers
and fruit; in connection WITH which, thete
will also be presented interesting notlces-5tfo-
raj and botaicat-of climate, habits, culture,
Sc, An OF which cannot but secure interest
AMI favor.
Each number will comprise GO pages OF let
lerpress. double column, beautifully stereoiy-
ped, and printed on fine white paper me
whole corresponding, in all respects, WIN me
character of The other departments OF the work
Such i m he the character Of the work at It's
commencement. Ifitis successful. as i ought
to be, and as is hoped and believed it1oH be-
Improvements viii be made as far as possible
IN the different departments, as they are sug-
geSled in the progress Of the work.
The subscribers take pleasure in announcing
TO the public, that they have concluded ar
ranqarnents with the Rev. HENRY ID. MooRE,
Of Philadelphia, and Rev. ANDREW A. ihPs-
COMB, Professor Of English Literature and
Bellies I.ettres, Of Baltimore, who will co.ope-
rate as Editors of the new Magazine. Under
the management Of these gentlemen, tie sub
scrbers hatter themselves abundant success
will be secured in behalf of the enterprise.
To PUBLIsHERs.-The subscribers would al
so give notice TO Publishers, at home and abroad,
thai there win be, in connection with the work,
an erfensipe reUieto department. This will be
made feature of exeellmg interest. The de-
partment viii be conducted fairly and honora-
bly. and all works sent TO the Office OF the sub
scribers. will receive such notices as their char
acter may demand.
The first number will be issued on the first
Of January. 1917. Its contents and the names
Of the contributors, will be published shortly
Terns-S3 per annum, IN advance.
All letters, containing orders for the work,
post paid, and enclosing the subscription price,
Wi, receive prompt attention. TO DE- address
ed to f. c. WILSON & co, Ph'iadeiPit'a.
Offices win be established at once N BAIT
more aud Boston. Their location will be no
tced as soon as arrangements can be compile
ted. Oct. /, ls4s.