Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-09-16
THEpA RLOR MAGAZINE
!. 7. uEApx ry, EDITOR.

HyTIIS Magazine, formerly under the care
N Of DIR. Mead, commences ITS Fourth Vol
ume under the edltorship OF J. II. Headley.
author of "Napoleon and his Marshals,"
washington and his Generals, Letters
from italy," Sc SC. We hazard nothing in
saving that this Magazine is destined to fiji a
large place in pB5lc estimation; that il viii
not only maintain its present enviabie reputa-
ton, but earn to itself far higher popularity,
and become the companion OF many circle
to which il is now stranger, gladdenIng by
It's presence. while il exerts an influence pure,
eevating and healihful. The editor will bend
his energies TO make this THE MOST POPULAR
MACHINE Of the day, and while avaiing
himself of assistance from the best writers, he
will draw freely from his own exhaustless
store.
1t will continue TO maintain its high moral
tone, and nothing viii be admitted into It's
columns which will minister to the corrupt
passions and tendencies Of youth, or which
the author ''dying would wish to blot"
The design is to offer the public a Maya.
zine containing all the attraction and interest
Of the lighter periodicals., while it moves 10 a
different path, and it is not exposed 10 the same
objections.
1t is issued monthly, commencing with
May, containing % pages Of original matter,
printed on fine paper, in handsome covers,
with splendid steel engraving, and colored
flower, in each number, with occasional mu-
sic and is got up in every respect in the best
style Of the art, making yearly volume OF
$50 pages, full Of choice illustrations, aud
forming an elegant ornament TO the parlor Ia.
bic, or rich and valuable present TO friend
Back numbers and volumes always on
hand
Price only 81 per year, if in advance.
copies for s., 8 copies for sl2.
The Press and The public are daily award
ing US the very highest testimonials of the edi-
tora ability of our Magazine, and the beauty
and taste with witch it IS embelished, placing
1t in the very first rank in every respect, "a
moug the thousands of which we select the
following:
"Mr. HeadleY's hyelv and versatile pen is
admirably fitted TO give charm TO work
like this"--.Ns,o York Epmgetist.
''Under the editorial charge off. I. Head
ley, the most popular writer OF the age, we
predict still stronger interest will be taken
in this already well-known and valuable Mag
azine. The name of HeGdlg alone is a sure
guaranty of success. "-Famer and .nachanic.
1.-The new editor has infused that intense
and absorbing interest into It's pages for which
his writings are remarkable. The work has
gained in the power which enehans the sym
pathles and riyets the attention, without losing
anything Of its former chaste andelevated NOR
ais and style" Wmdham Co. democrat.
eve wish this Magazine much success
under its present guardianship. "-.4dcocate
and journal.
The editor is well know as one OF the
most brilliant writers of the day."-.4nl.
.9gricultmist.
Their motto is to mingle thebeautiful with
the good. ~ Z. Rerielr.
''Mr. Headley contributes to the present
May number literally in his usual pleasing
style"-.N y Tribune.
His talents will add greatly to the interest
of the publication, and have great influence
in extending its circulation. y Christian IN
teifgneer.
This very neat monthly is gaining favor,
refining and soltening the roughnes of life,
and blessing the family where IL alights,' 'Es-
TO Pepettm' Massachusetts Eagle
"Fhis is unquestionably the hest Magazine
Of its kind IN the country."-Aintucket En-
qeaiter
Beautiful as it is valuable. "-Lahera,l
Observer.
0o-A few good responsible Agents wanted,
to circulate this work, 10 whom the best in
ducements will be offered.
T.. f. MILES, Publisher,
Isl Nassau Street, NJ y.
June II, lS47.-3m.