Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-15
THE PARLOR MAGAZINE


THIS Magazine, formerly under the care
| IL Of DR.. Mead, commences its Fourth Vol
ume under the ediiorship of J. I. Headley.
author Of Napoleon and his Marshals, h
washington and his Generals" Letters
| from Italy," SIC. &C. We hazard nothing In
saying that this Magazine is destined to I'LL a
large place IN public estimation; that It WIKI
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 a stranger, gladdenlng by
its presence, while il exerts an influence pure,
eleyating and healthfui The editor win bend
his energies TO make this THE MOST POPULAR
MAGAZINE of the day, and while avaIllng
himself of assistance from the best writers, he
will draw freely from his own exhaustess
store.
II will continue TO maintain lis high moral
tone, and nothing will be admitted into its
columns which will minister 10 the corrupt
passions and tendencies Of youth, or which
the author ''dying would wish 10 blot"
The design is TO offer the public Maya
zine containing all the attraction and interest
of the lighter periodicals., while II moves In
different path, and it is not exposed TO the same
objections.
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May, containing 81 pages OF original matter,
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flower, in each number, with occasional mu-
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1856 pages, full of choice illustrations, and
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