Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-07-22
THE pARLOR MAGAZINE.
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TyFIIS Magazine, formerly under the care
"a of DIR. Mead, commences its Fourth Vol
ume under the editorship Of ]. Il. Headley,
author Of Napoleon and his Marshals,"
Washington and his Generals" Letters
from Italy, SIC. Sc. We hazard nothing IN
say ing that this Magazine is destined TO fill q
large place in public estimation; that It viii
not only maintain its present enylable reputa-
! ton, but earn TO itself far higher popularity
and become the companion Of many circle
I 10 which il is now a stranger, gladdening By
/ It's presence, while il exerts an influence pure,
elevaung and healthfuL The editor will bend
i his energies TO make this THE MOST POPULAR
MAGAZINE of the day, and while availing
Z himself of assistance from the best writers, he
viii draw freely from his own exhaustess
store.
II will continue to maintain It's high moral
tone, and nothing will be admitted into ITS
columns which viii minister to 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 it moves in a
dIfieren, path, and it is not exposed 10 the same
objections.
1t is issued monthly, commencing with
May, containing 50 pages Of original matter,
printed on fine paper, in handsome covers,
with splendid steel engraving, and eolored
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
3S5 pages, full of choice illustrations, and
forming an elegant ornament 10 the parlor la
bic, or a rich and valuable present to friend.
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Price only 50 per year. if in advance. 8
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The Press and the public are daily award
ing us the very highest testimonials of the edi-
torial ability of our Magazine, and the beauty
and taste with wich it is embelished, placing
II in the very first rank in every respect, a
mong the thousands Of which we select the
following:
'.Mr. Headley's lively and versatile pen is
admirably fitted to give charm TO a work
like this''-.Nem FORK Ecapgelist,
Under the editorial charge of ]. t. 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 Headly alone is a sure
guaranty of success. "-Fanler and Mechanic.
nc DtW tuitOt has IHluStu tildt luNSlist
and absorbing interest into its pages for which
his writings are remarkable. The work has
gained in the power which enchains the sym
pathies and riyets the attention, without losing
anything Of its former chaste and elevated NOR
ais and "-Windham Co. Democrat
eve wish this Magazine much success
under its present guardianship. "-.4dpocate
and Journal
''The editor is well know as one Of the
most brilliant writers Of the day."-.9ni.
.4gsicultwtst.
"Thelr motto is to mingle the beautiful with
the good ~ f.. RegielC
'.Mr. Headley contributes to the present
May number literally in his usual pleasing
style."-.N T. Tribune.
Ellis talents will add greatly 10 the interest
Of the publication. and have great influence
in extending lis circulation" - Christian In
teligeneer.
This very neat monthly is gaining favor,
refining and soltening the roughnes of life,
and blessing the family where it aligh,s,' Is
to Perpetual Massachusetts Eagle.
'phis is unquestionably the best Magazine
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qltirer.
Beautiful as it is valuable. "-Lmhcrn,
Observer.
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