Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-10-29
PROSPECTUS OF THE
LITERARY hThEME u M,

y .Netr ana Spteftdid .f0thty .hdgd%Hle, 70 DC
edited by the ReU. HENRY ID. MOORE, Of Phil
Gdephia, and Rer. ANDREW A. LiPscoMB.
Professor Of English Liieras,gs aud Bellies
Lcttres, IN the city Of Balt'n'ore.
nN the first Of January, l647, the subscri-
" 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 a refining,
.ouI-inspirlng, spritstrrng 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 circula-
ton Of Christian Literature, and those devoted
to the light, and, in too many instances. taste
Ls and c0t1rpting literature-there is ,ctde
oad deep chasm, 10 fill VIII CHI successfully and
probably, very few attempts have been made.
10 supply this VOID. 10 some extent at least, IS
the intention Of the subscribers, IN issuing the
Literary Atheneum."
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, snd the most liberal appreciation OF
ih. wants Of the common mind. It's pages will
ever present feast and glo,o, to feed and H.
lum0e the lotieSt and purest taste and spirit OF
Toe .lmirers and lovers Of refining and eXalt-
~ literary walks and research.
10 secure this grand design, efiectually and
honoraby, no pans or expense will be spared.
The contents will be purely original; con-
,stnE Of Lectures, Addresses, Essays, Sc, on
the most popular and exciting literary and sci
sntGc subjects, from the most able writers that
can be secured-intersperseda and relieved by
beautiful poetic compositions.
Science, Ant. and Government, in their al
most infinite variety Of development and inter-
est, will be literally and honorably discussed
IN It's pages.
Arrangements are in progress for an ersc's-
sire and important E,ropedn correspondence,
which will be a feature OF great interest in Its
varied connections.
In addition to such articles, there will be
presented occasional tales Of unexceptonable
character and style, differing essentially from
the weakish romances which fill the pages OF
the many magazines OF the day. Writer'S IN
this Connection, can be secured, whose pro-
dutions are the embodiment OF bic, true 10 IT.
sel,--anl which will kindle and glow with the
Hottest and purest sentiment, and thrill with
the beauties OF morality and religion IN their
loyeest forms.
Each number the AthenRum will contain
four embellishments ofthe first ar:Isucai merit.
One OF them will be portrait OF some dislin-
g1a'ncd parsonage in this country or IN tu-
rope, accompanied with an interesting BIO
graphical sketch. Another will be view OF
iae buildings and grounds OF some one OF the
popular Universities, N this or the Old world,
accompanied with a historical, biographical
aaI statistical sketch in the body OF the work.
The portraits Will be tiEe mezzotint, and the
college views, beautiful line engraVlngs. Then
vii follow richly -coiored specimens OF flowers
and fruit; IN connection with which, there
will also be presented interesting notlces-.fo'
raj Gnl botaaical-of climate, habits, culture,
&c. All OF which cannot but secure interest
and favor.
Each number will comprise 90 pages OF let
ierpreSs, double column, beautifully stereoiy-
ped, and printed on fine white paper; the
vhola corresponding, in all respects, WIN the
Character Of the other departments oil the WORE
Such is to be the character of the work al ITS
commencement fit is successful. as II o"shf
70 be, and as is hoped and believed 1t loA pe,---
Improvements VIII be made as far as possible
IN the different departments, as they are sug-
Gesiod in the progress OF the work.
The subscribers take pleasure IN announcing
to the public, that they have concluded ar
IdugHlNrntS WIN lne rev. iIhNhi ~ 4hoohE'
Of Philadelphia, and Rev. Andrew A. LIPS
COMB, Professor of English Literature and
Bellies .ettres, OF Baltimore, who will co 'ope-
ra,e as Editors of the new Magazine. Under
lhe management Of ,hese gentlemen, TIE sub
rribers iiatter themselves abundant success
will be secured in behalf Of the enterprise.
To puHI1surR..-The subscribers would al
ngiye notice to Publishers, at home and abroad
that there win be, in connection with the work
"a srte,,sipe rerie,c department. This VIII DC
made feature Of excelhng interest Inc de-
pa-rnent w,R be conducted fairly and honofa
bly,, and all works sent 10 the oihce OF me SUP
sctbers. viii receive such notices as their chaf'
'cter may demand
The fist number viii be issued on the hfs
. Of January. l847. Its contents and the names
Of lhe contributors, will be published shoruy'
In7s--t3 per annum, IN advance, Il
All letters, containing orders iol lhe "o'hi
postpaid, and enclosing the subscription price
will receive prompt attention. To De address
81 10 Il. c. WILSON s CO., Piahdetpaia!
Offices will be established at once IN BAN
more and Boston Their location wlll be no
eoed as soon as arrangements can be compile
VI pee /, 1919