Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-07-04
PROSPECTUS OF
"TnE JEFFERSON MONUMENT MAGAZINE"
TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE srUDkSrs OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.


VHNHE Students Of this University, desirous of
- testifying their gratitude to THOMAS JErFER-
SON, as the patriot, the statesman the sage, aud
pecally the illustrious "Father" of the lnsii,u
ton with which they are so proud to be connected,
have determined upon erecting here Monument to
his memory. In order TO create fund for that pur-
pose, they propose to establish Periodical, 10 be
called
"The Jefferson Monument Magazine"
which shall be edited by Committee Of four Stu
dents, and published monthly during tho session Of
the University. 4,
In asking for this undertaking the notice and pa
tronage Of the public, we consider it almost unne-
cesSaIy 10 say anything with reference to our OBJ
ject, the erection oftho Monument. lfeminent SER
vices and exalted worth ~ be taken into the
tmate, then it may safely be asked-Who more
worthy of a monument than jefferson? And if
there Is 10 be one, where shall il be situated rather
than at the University of Virginia? We cannot
but believe that such an object must commend it.
sell most strongly to the countenance and support
oi the patriotic and generous everywhere. =.
In thus proposing TO publish Magazine, the
profits vi which shall constitute Monument Fund.
there has seemed TO he appropriateness in such an
idea OF raising the fund by means Of the productions
OF minds which receive their development and train
ing at the Institution which was the pride of Mr.
Je!ferson's heart the loved "chid Of his old age'
And while we trust ii is with becoming diiiidence
that we enter upon the responsibilities thus assum-
ed, we feel strong confidence thai stimulated and
encouraged by the end in view and the patronage
we hope 10 receive, shall be able to produce and
sustain publication that will not be altogether UNI
worthy the appreciation of its readers
The Magazine will contain articles, in prose and
poetry, upon variety of Subjects literary scientific,
religious and potical--avoding of course, every
thing which savors Of sectarianism or party spirit.
With this brief statement Of our plans, we earn
esiy ask for support. We appeal to the patriotism
OF the people will they not contribute to com
nendable an object rs the rearinga monument TO JEFF
ferson We appeal TO their educational spifit-will
they not encourage publication which is TO be the
work of young men, seeking TO prepare for useful
ness in life? Besides soliciting the aid ofall in the
matter of subscriptions, il may be allowed the edit
OTIS resquest anywho expec, TO be Students here
ring the coming session TO employ some Of the leisure
hours of vacation in preparing articles for pages
SO that we may be able to bring out tho fret num-
Der at an early day.
TER MS ,'..',
The Magazine will contain 50 pages octave TO
each number, and will be issued about the 9th of
each month"; from October to June inclusive at
81 5O per annum.-lt is very desirable that pay
ment be made in advance or as soon as possible.
Communications addressed TO the editors of the
Jefferson Monument Magazine, University Of Va.
II postpaid, they will not be the less acceptable.
Our friends will oblige us by sending in sub
scTiptlOnS at their earliest convenience so that we
may be able to form some idea beforehand of the
number Of copies we shall probably need TO publish
Editors will confor Eavcr if they will give this
an insertion. - a.,
University Of Virginia, June lS49