Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1850-02-26
Beroluiion IN Periodical Literature.
HOLDEN S
Illustrated DOLLAR MAGAZINE.

ONCE the death OF the protector Oh lhl'
y popular Magazine, the property has
passed into the hands of the subscriber.
who will continue 10 publish ii al the pub
LEGATION Office,
No. 100 Nassau Street, Nerc York.
The new volume TO be commenced on the
first of January, 1850, will comprise ma
nv important Improvements, which, II is
believed, will render the Magazine one OF
the best Periodicals published in the coun-
rv. as it certainly is the cheapest A.
mong these Improvements will be new
and beautiful type, fine caendered paper,
Z HIGHER order of Illustrations than those
heretofore given, and contributions from
some of the ablest writer's in America. II
is the aim Of the Proprietor 10 publish
popular Magazine, adapted to the wants
of all classes of reading people in the Re
public, which shall be both instructive and
amusing; and free alike from the grossnoss
which charactelizcs much Of the cheap
literature of the day, and from the vapidl-
" Of the SO called Ladies Magazines
The Illustrations Will consist OF Original
Drawings engraved ON wood by the best
Artists.
Portraits of remarkable persons,
and Tiews Of remarkable places,
illustrated by pen and pencil. A sIict
revision will be exercised that no improp'
article or word shall ever be admitted, so
that it may be safely taken by persons OF
the utmost refinement, and read at the fire.
side for the amusement or instruction OF
the family circle.
The Review department of the Maya
zine vii contain brief critical notices "|
all the new publications of the day, and
will firm complete chronicle of current
literature.
From the business and literary conncc-
tons already established, the best assist
dncc that the country can afford viii be
secured for completing the plans OF the
publisher, and nothing will be wanting
that ample pecuniary resources and watch
ful industry can obtain to make the Mag
azine the +" Leading literary Periodical Of
America"
The extremely low rate at which il IS
published precludes the hope Of profit, cx'
cept from n circulation greater than that
which any literary periodical has ever yet
attained but, with The new avenues daily
opening for the circulation of works Of
merit; the constantly increasing population
Of the country; the cheapness Of the Mag
azinc, and the superiority Of lis literary
and artistic attractions 10 those Of any o.hcr
work now issued; the proprietor fearlessiy
engages in an enterprise which will be
sure to benefit the public if ii should not
enrich himself The Magazine will be
under the Editorial charge and supervision
of CHARLES +. BRIGGS,
who has been connected with il from the
beginning.
The " Pulpit Portraits series Of BIZ
ographical Sketches, accompanied by well
engraved portraits Of Eminent Dvines Of
lie American Churches, which have form
ed conspicuous feature Of Z" Holden,
will be continued in the succeeding Vol
umes Of the Magazine, and viii render il
OF peculiar value To religious people of el
cry denomination.
THE FIFTH VOLUME
will commence or the first of January
next, but viii be issued on the 9Th u
December. Each number viii consis
"a pages, and numerous engrayings. / Ge
Terms are
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR,
IN advance /; the Magazine win be plainly
and carefully directed and sent by mai lat
The Ilsk of the subscriber. As each mum
Der Will be stereolyped, missing or LOST
numbers can be al any lime supplied when
ordered, but will be deducted from the time
Tor which payment has been received
Remltlances may be sent at the risk Of the
Proprietor, provided description of the
bllls are taken, aud enclosed in the pres
eDce OF the Postmaster as evidence of the
Fact. Five copies viii be furnished for 81,
and twenty copies for SIS. Nos. forabe
year ls4s, excepting the month Of Janu
ary. VIII he furnished al 4 cents each, and
Bound Volumes In cloth with gilt edge,
from July TO December inclusive, at ST.
each. Letters must be addressed to- .Hol3e
den's Dollar Magazine, No, 100 Nassau
Street, New York, and post-paidiu aItea
SEES. .rE3~ ~ $50 cd - seE
WILLIAM Ii. DEETZ, Proprietor.
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