Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-12-24
PROSPECTUS OF THE
LITERARY ATHEkE u NJ,


LITERARY ATnEkEUM,
A .Ns,o and Splendid Monthly .Hagasine, to be
edited bu the Rer Henry y. NooRE, Of Phil
odeIpbia. and Rer ANDREW A. LiPscoMB,
Professor Of English Literat,~s and Bellies
Lciires, IN the city Of Baltimore.
I'm the first of January, lS47, the subscrI-
y bers intend issuing the first number OF a
splendid Monthly Magazine, TO be called the
LITERARY ATHENEUM,' TO be devoted TO the
Interests and circulation of a mnd-reinng.
soul-inspiring, spirltstirrlng literature; such
literature. in word, as the progressive taste OF
society seems 10 demand.
Between the magazines Of the day, which
arc devoted almost exclusively to the cTcula-
t;onof Christian Literature, aud those devoted
10 the light. and. in too many instances, taste
less and colrqpting literature-there IS 'c,de
and deep chaNn, to fill which successfully and
Drs6ta6ly, very few attempts have been made.
To snpply this void, TO some extent at least, IS
ttl mention Of the subscribers, III issuing the
Literary Athenaum."
The general cast and character of the con-
tnts d the proposed magazine will be liked
acc9. ling 10 the standard of the most sterling
intellect. and the most liberal appreciation OF
the wants OF the common mind. lis pages will
ever present a feast and gl0,o, TO feed and IL
h,gliae the oftiest and puresttaste and spirit OF
the admirers and lovers of refining and eXalt-
IN literary walks and research.
To secure this grand design, efiectually and
h.nY5ably. no pains or expense will be spared.
The contents will be purely original; con
sstinr of Lectures. Addresses, Essays. &c, on
the most popular and exciting literary and SCH
cD,iic subjects, from the most able writers that
can be secured-interspersed and renewed 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 e.rten-
sire ald important European correspondence,
which viii be feature OF great interest IN It's
varied connections. 80
IN addition to such articles, there will be
presented occasional tales of unexceptionable
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 llte, true 10 IL
spf-apI which will kindle and glow with the
oGiest and purest sentiment, and thrill with
,he beauties OF morality and religion in their
lovtliest forms
Each number ofthe AthenGum will contain
four embellishments ofthe first ar:lstlcal merit
Oac Of them will be a portrait oil some dlstln-
guished parsonage in this country or III t.u-
rome. ACCOMPANIED with an interesting BIO
graphical sketch. Another will be view oil
the buildings aud grounds Of some one OF the
popular Universities, in this or the Old worid
ACCOMPANIED with a historical, biographical
and statistical sketch in the body OF the work
The portraits will be fire mezZotlnt, and the
COLLEGE views. beautiful line engrayings. Then
will follow richly -colored specimens OF flowers
and fruit in connection with which, there
will also be presented interesting notices-tto
val and botanical-of climate, habits, culture,
&c. An OF which cannot but secure interest
and lavor RI.
Bach number viii comprise 60 pages OF let
Tor press. double column, beautifully stereoiy'
ned and printed on fine white paper; the
whole corresponding, in all respects, with the
character Of the other departments oil the WORK
Such is 10 be the character OF Tue work al US
commencement. If is successful. as II ough'
to be, and as is hoped and believed H~M oe,I
improvements will be made as far as possible
in the different departments, as they are sug-
gesed in the progress Of the work.
The subscribers take pleasure IN announcing
% the public, that they nave ColS'uue" a.
rangpments with the Rev. Henry ID. moore,
of Philadelphia, and Rev. ANDREW A. LIPS,
COMB, Professor OF English Literature and
Bellies I.ettres, Of Baltimore, who VIII CO. ope-
rate as Editors Of the new Magazine. Under
the management Of these gentlemen, tie sub
scribers hatter themselves abundant success
will be secured in behalf OF the enterprise
To PuBIIsuERs.-The subscribers would al
so give notice to Publishers, at home ana ABROAD
that there will be, in connection with the Work
an ertensiue regietc department. ms WI ne
made a feature Of excelling interest The de-
partment will be conducted fairly and honora-
by, and all works sent 10 the Office OF the SUB
scrIbers will receive such notices as their char
nclor may demand. -, ,ho Ga,
Of January. Is47. Its contents and the names
ortho contributors, viii be published shortly
Tcrms-&3 per annum, IN advance. -.
An letters, containing orders Tor me WORE
postpaid, and enclosing the subscription price
H.l, receive prompt attention. 10 DE- address
cd to e. C. WILSON s. CO., PhtladePh1,ai'
Offices viii be established at once n Bal'l-
moro ana Boqton. Their location Will be no