The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-07-11
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THE KNICKERBOCKER MAGAZINE,
Edited by Lewis Gaylord Clark.


THE KNICKERBOCKER MAGAZINE,
Edited by Lewis Gaylord Clark.
VNHlS is pronounced, by the press of America and
Il England, 'the best magazine in America. IL
has nearly reached its thirty fourth ool,Ins, and In
the names of every distinguished writer, male and
female, In America, with several equally prominent
OF Great Britain, Turkey, Sweden, etc. new
volume, containing superb engraving, a portraH
" the editor engraved by CHENEY, from painting
by ELLIOTT, viii commence on the first dayof July,
lo49. The following notices of the KNIoKERBocKER
are from the American and English press, and from
American and British writers OF distinction.
THE KNIcKERBocKER.-The last number OF this
venerable and widely popular periodical appears
upon entirely new and beautiful type, IN all Its de-
partments; and in its rich and diversified contents,
continues TO yindicate its reputation as the most
agreeable and entertaining Magazine published In
the United States. When first started the old
New Yorker our friend CLARK had preceded us
as Editor of the KNIcKERBocKER about a twelve
month: 1t has now reached an age greatly beyond
| that of any American Monthly; a fact which liter
| ally speaks volumes in praise of the manner in
which the work has been conducted NO number
OF the X has ever been issued under CLARKs super
vision that did not bear indubable evidence OF ed
torlal care, and anxious thought, and wel-dlrected
labor enstamped upon its pages. We have known
no monthly OF this country or Europe, SO thorough
ly edited, in the strictes sense OF the term.-NetD
York Daily Tribune.
asynptotes, whose popularity is always to approach
each other, and yet, even when infinitely extended,
never to intersect. The KNIcKERBocKER, which
has reached an age for Magazine much greater
than hundred years for man, and only to be at
tanned by more marvellous miracle, has perpetu-
ally approached the highest possible point Of interest
and excellence; and yet 1t seems to have an ercel
siOr for each number seems better than that which
went before. How it is done our friend CLARK may
understandable it is a scaled mystery to us There
is publication in the United States that has at
tractve popular feature the Editors table of
| the KSIckERBocKER.'-Neo York Courier and En-
quir9.
'We regard il the very best work of its kind in
the Union.'-St. AIban's (Ha.) Journal.
Its contents invariably good as its appear
ance is punctual. WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT, IN
| the Neo York EUe,sing Post.
Hts articles are worthy of BLAcKwooD's palmiest
| days. The Editors Table is in Mr.. CLARK's hap
piest vein; varied and racy in remarkable degree.
| -Ne,u York Commercial Aduertisr.
THE KNICKERBocKER seems to increase In attrac-
| ton as it advances in age. 1t exhibits monthly
variety of contributions unsurpassed in number or
| ability. National InteIligencer.
| THE KNIcKERBocKER is one of the most valuable
magazines of the day. and outstrips all competition
in the higher walks of literature. '-1dlbany argus.
"The Editors Table alone is worth the price of
the work tits not periodical to be lightly glanced
| over and thrown by, but it forms library book to
| save and re-read. A set Of the KNIcKERBocKER,
bound up in volumes, the shelves of one of our
| popular libraries is more consulted ESQ the librarian
has often told us) than any other similar work.
| Boston Daily Transcript.
| PRESIDENT EVERETT, qf Hartford C0Hege, late
Minister to England.-I peruse the KNIcKERBocKER
with high qualification 1t seems to me TO be of
order OF merit quite above the average of the peri
| odicals of this class, English or American
Hon. j. X. PAULDING late Secretary of the Many
The manner in which the KNIcKERBocKER is con
Quoted and the great merit of its contributors place
it in the highest rank of periodicals.
| PRoF LoNGFELLow, Cambridge University .-'The
/ lie -,
superior to most of the English magazines and well
| deserves its large list of subscribers"
| Hon. ROBERT M. CHARLTON, Georgia.-'The
| KNIcKERBocKER is a work which requires no puff
| ing; and shall always feel that am comforting
| favor on those 10 whom recommend it,
| The LONDON ExAMINER.-'This very clever Ma
gazine is the pleasantest periodical in the United
States Its articles, which are numerous and short
various and interesting, well worthy of imitation
| by Magazines this side of the Atlantic
| LONDON MORNING Judging from
| the numbers before us, inclined to consider
this the best of all the American literary periodicals.
Its contents are highly interesting, instructive, and
amusing
| The LONDON LITERARY GAzETTE.-'The taste
and talent which the KSIcKERBocKER displays are
! highly creditabe To American writers, and very
| agreeable for English readers
| LONDON METROPOLITAN MONTHLY MAGAZINE
I'VE have read several numbers of this talented pc
riodical, and rejoiced in them. They would do
credit TO any country or to any state of civilization
1
| LONDON ATHxSkUM.-'From very clever
| Monthly Magazine, THE KSIcKERBocKER.' Of New
York, we copy the following spirited story etc.
SIR EDWARD BULwER LyTToS.-'The KNIcKER-
BOOKER is the best American periodical have yet
seen. ] take pleasure in enclosing you article
which was penned expressly for your work
| CHARLES DICKENS, esq.-1 read the kNIcKER
BOOKER with very great pleasure II Is indeed a
most various and entertaining periodical. IL affords
! me pleasure 10 contribute 10 the pages of a work
! which numbers among Its regular correspondents
such writers Mr.. IRvISG.'
Rev. DR.. Dick ScoTLAND.-T have read good
| many of the articles in the few numbers Of the
| KNIcKERBocKER which you sent me, and find them
10 possess great merit. Some Of its papers, IL Is
true, too light for my serious turn Of mind;
yet the whole appears well calculated 10 crafty the
| tastes Of the mass Of readers
Capt. +. MARRYATT.-'You make an excellent
Magazine spirited various, and original. | hope
my 'Mo0nshins' will reflect discredit upon the
good company in which il will find itself
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liberal terms will be allowed Apply, post paid, 10
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Knickerbocker.
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To all persons who viii remit 10 him Ten doiLor, in
funds current in this city, post paid.
TERMS So per annum in advance. All remit
tanccs must be made 10
SAMUEL HUSTON, Publisher
gfra NJ N.rE