Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-07-07
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PROSPECTUS OF THE
NATIONAL PICTORIAL LIBRARY

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NATIONAL PICTORIAL LIBRARY
A Monthly Miscellany Of useful and entertaining
knowledge, 10 b, issued in numbers OF % p~ges
each, making al thp close OF the year an elegant
volume OF 624 pggas, with about three hundred
fine engraving. IERNs-S2,OO year IN ad-
vance; only 100 each to oluts OF twelve.
I'm Offering a new magazine 70 the public, we
wish il understood that The work has been prolec-
ted upon an entirely original model aud Is inIen-
ded 70 unite peculiarties and eXcelleneles never
before united in one monthly periodical. The plan
Is unique and bold; but after several months con-
sideraiion, during which time the undersigned has
been engaged in maturing their designs and per
ecling thelr arrangements, they have become
convinced that ideal cannot fail TO meet with
the hearty appreciation and encouragement OF the
reading public. The three great objects they have
in view, CHEAFNESs, ELEGANCE AND usefulness,
will at least commend The enterprise 10 the can
did attention OF all who feel an interest in the ex-
tension OF useful knowledge, and the promotion
of correct principles.
The PcToRIAL NATIONAL LIBRARY is intended
to embrace the most strkng pecuharites OF Cham
hcrs', Howclts, and the Peoples JournaIs--works
whose usefulness and popularity are unques;loa-
ed; combined with which we design to Introduce
in the most liberal manner The elegant ART OF
Wood Engraving, OF late brought to so high a
state of perfection, as exhibited in the London
"Art Union," and other English and French IL
Illustrated periodicals.
The contents Of each number will consist OF
popular articles on Scientific, Literary Artistic
and Moral subjects, with interesting Narratives
of Travel and Adventures, choice Poems, and one
or two of the most select and uneXceptOnaUle
| Tales we can cul from the works OF the best " III
| lers of the day. Much oil the matter will be fur
nished expressly for :hs work, by able scholars,
but we shall also avail ourselves OF the abundant
means we enjoy for selecting from the purest and
freshest sources, especially those beyond the reach
Of the ordinary reader.
A novel feature of the work, and one which
will prove Of deep interest," will be a series OF II.
Illustrated Travels in Europe, in which the artist
and the author will unite to portray the remarku-
bIe sights OF the old world. This series will be
prepared by William Staughton Chase, who has
spent several years in Europe.
Another series worthy OF special notice will be
our Pen and Pencil Pouaits, in which we shall
give original and able articles, by an eminent wri.
ter, on the distinguished nen OF our own and 9th.
er countries, illustrated with finely engraved por.
traits, sketches Of theirresdence, &c.
We propose also to give a Monthly Review o.
the Times, in which the leading events OF the day
will be chroniclcd, blended with literary gossip
and sprght!y tete-a-tete. Remembering that the
work is Intended ior the freside aud the centre
table, as well as the shop and the shelf, no efIor
shall be wanting to make it "wel undefiled" o
chastc language, pure thoughts, and uneXcep
tonabIe morals
Each number Of the NATIONAL LIBRARY vii
contain from fifteen to twenty-five Beautiful En-
cravings, by the best artists No pains or expense
will lie spared to give Il character to this depart
Iment which has never before been attained in ths
country. The Illustrations will comprise View:
of American Scenery, Places, Buildings, Monu
ments, &c, "Homes and Haunts" of distinguish
ed Americans and foreigners, celebrated Cities
and Ediices in the Old world Portraits of Emf
nent Men, Works of Skill and Art, illustrations
Of :he various departments of knowledge, &c. =
These embellishments will mostly be engraved
expressly for this work, aud we would respectful
ly invite amateur artists and others to forward Il,
original pencil sketches, which if suitable for ou
purpose shall be produced in our pages, in tn,
finest style of art.
In typographical appearance The Pictorial Ii
brary will be equal to the test Three Dollar Lite
rary Magazines, which it will resemble in size AM
form. Each number will contain not less thai
Fifty Pages, beautifully printed on Scotch Gu
type, made expressly for it, and paper of the fl
nest quality; making at the end of the year al
elegant volume of over six Hundred Pages.
Notwithstanding the heavy outlay required t.
sustain such work, the proprietors, awaiting
themselves OF peculiar facilities, and adapting
their plans to the spirit of the age, have determi
ned to place the National Library within the reac
of all, relying on a large circulation to reimburs
the capital and labor bestowed upon it. They ac
cordngIy offer the Magazine upon the loowin
EXTREMELY Low TERMS TO CLUBS.
3 copies one year, S. in advance, (Sl,G7 each
6 copies one year, So in advance, (Sl,33 each
9 copies one year, $40 in advance, (Sl,l1 each,
10 copies one year, Sl2 in ddvance, (Sl,0 90 each
Single subscriptions invariably $500 per annun
in advance. Periodical Dealers and NeWsmeI
supplied on favorable terms.
Offering the work on these very low terms, W
shall be compelled to conduct our business STREET
ly on the cash prinipIe, and therefore no Magazin
will be sent without the money in advance.
That no one may hesitate to conform to thes
terms, from fear that the work will not be sus tain
ed, we assure the public that this is no rash cXpe
riment of irresponsible adventures, but havin
been engaged for months in making our prepara
tons, the work will be issued regularly, withou
fail. The undersigned that their already exten
sive acquaintance with the public as publisher
will be a sufficient guaranty that the National Ii
brary will be all that it promises.
, The first number will be issued about the firs
of June, bearing date of July, with which mont
the volume will commence. The suCceedin
numbers will be promptly issued the lst of eac
month. In No. we shall give, among other a
fractions, an elegant portrait cf Hon. Daniel Wei
ster in rich colored border, with sketches of h
beautiful residence in Marshfed from origin
drawings.
Any newspaper inserting fair abstract of tn
Prospectus, and sending us a copy marked, sha
l. receive the Pictorial Library one year, withor
, an exchange. All orders should be addresse,
Y postpaid, to WIN. SlMONDS Co.
= No. 70 School Street, Boston, Mass.
T., The State Of Ohio, Carroll county, s.
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
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