The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-04-29
THE UNION MAGAZINE,
OF LITERATURE AND ART.

K Kll. OF IEtGxAx AMI hnAs
Edited 6y Mrs. C. M. KIRKLAND, author o. a
ss.Nsv Home, "Forest Life" &C., and filled
soith contributions Jrsm the most eminent sor''
tiers of the country.
Az the conclusion of the FIRST half-year of the
Union Magazine, the publisher feels impelled to
make some acknowledgment of his sense ofthe IA
yorable reception accorded to it by the public. Its
success has certainly been unprecedented; and
while ii may be pardonable 10 ascribe this in part
TO the merits of the work, il must not be denied
that public good will and kindness have been abun-
dainty demonstrated The press in all parts of the
country, has given its voice literally and heartily
in favor of the new aspirant. ~
The Literary matter will continue TO be nuder
the exclusive control Of the edihess Mrs. c. M.
Kirkland, assisted by corps OF contributors who
are either established avorites of the reading pub
lie or worthy to become so. Such as Mrs l.. M.
Child, Mrs L. H. Sigourhey, Mrs Francis s. Os-
good. Mrs. E. G Embury, Mrs. E. F. Elicit, Miss
G. M. Sedgwick, Miss Hannah F. Gould, Miss
Augusta Browne. Wm C.. Bryant, Fitz Green
Halleck, N. P. Willis, c. F. Hoffman. T. s. Ar
thur, H. w. Herbert, H. T. Tuckerman, Orville
Dewey, w. Gilmore Simms. and Redwood Fisher.
There will be two pages of original Music in
each number. U,s. s...,,..,..,. .,.....,..... -...
! In the course of about as many months will be
given fac-smiles of the characters used in writing
fourteen different languages, with short ransla-
ton into English, similar to the Chinese and Per-
sian Odes in the November and December numbers
of the Magazine, Caleb Lyon, u Consul to ShaDg-
hat, China, which to the curious and intelligent
| will be worth at least years subscription to the
| Magazine. And every exertion will be made,
which literary ability, ingenuity OF Artists, and ad.
| equate capital can do, to make the Union Maya
zine worthy Of the place already so generously
granted it in the public esteem. . ..
The Union Magazine will be published regular
| ly on the first of each month.
| Dealers in Periodicals throughout the United
States and the Canadas, who wish to become agents
| for the Union Magazine, will please apply to the
publishers Immediately. All Postmasters are de
sired to act as agents forit-the usual discount viii
be made to them. A specimen number will b,
sent to any one wishing to see it, on application
to the publisher, postpaid. -u...a.....
Terms Of the Union Magazine.
One copy one year in advance SO OF
One copy two years OF
Two copies one year on
Five 10 OF
Eight Is OF
Twelve 20 OF
GREAT NATIONAL PICTURE.
We will give the person, sending US the largest
club of subscribers to this Magazine with the cash
at the above rates, during the time ending the Is
of May, ls4S, the engraving of the United State.
Senate Chamber containing the correct portraits q
ninety.seven distinguished gentlemen, then in the
Senate Chamber, at the time Of Mr.. Clay's farewell
speech The engraving measures thirty two BY
forty inches, engraved by Thomas Doney: and pub
lished by E. Anthony, with splendid gilt frame
the engraving and frame costing 81 dollars, which
we will deliver free Of freight expense, in any
way to the person entitled to it, at any place in thu
United States and it will also constitute the per
son sending the money, life subscriber to the
Union Magazine. The picture and frame can be
Establishment, 247 Broadway, New York.
Address post paid
ISRAEL POST. l40 Nassau st. N. Y.