Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-29
THE PARLOR MAGAZINE.


THIS Magazine, formerly under the care
u Of DIR. Mead, commences IT'S Fourth Vol
ume under the editorship of j. i. Hesdley
author Of s.Napoleon and his Marshals,"
Washington and his Generals, Letters
from ltaly,n Sc. &C. We hazard nothing in
saving that this Magazine is destined to fill a
large place in public estimation; that II will
not only maintain its present eDviabie reputa-
ton. but earn to iisclfa far higher popularity
and become the companion OF many circle
TO which il is now a stranger, gladdenng by
It's presence. while il exerts an influence pure,
elevating and healthful The editor will bend
his energies TO make this THE MOST POPULAR
MAoAzINE OF the day, and while awaiting
himself Of assistance from the best writers, he
will draw freely from his own exhausiless
store.
II win continue to maintain its high moral
tone, and nothing Will be admitted into It's
columns which will minister 70 the corrupt
passions and tendencies OF youth, or which
the author ssdying would wish 10 blot'
The design is TO offer the public Maya
zine containing all the attraction and interest
Of the lighter periodicals., while 1t moves in a
different path, and it is not exposed 10 the same
objections.
| Ii is issued monthly, commencing with
May, containing 81 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
1856 pages, full OF choice illustrations, and
forming an elegant ornament TO the parlor Ia
bic, or rich and valuable present 10 friend.
Back numbers and volumes always on
hand.
Price only 81 per year, if in advance.
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"Under the editorial charge OF ]. I. Head
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''rhe new editor has infused that intense
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pathies and rivets the attention, without losing
anything Of its former chaste and elevated NOR
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under its present guardianship."-.4drocate
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'The editor is well know as one of the
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.Their motto is TO mingle the beautiful with
the good."-.M E. Reriew.
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May number literally in his usual pleasing
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in extending its circulation" Christian IN
teiigencer.
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and blessing the family where it alights, Es-
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