Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-08-26
4 New Weekly Literary and Family Journal.
ARTHUR,S
Home Gazette.

The subscriber will commence, on the First of
September, 1850, New Weekly Paper for Fami-
lies, with the above title, to be under the entire
'''''''' ''A'iT: f. s. ARTHUR.
Who witt concentrate Upon it all, or nearly all, of
! his literary labors. The design ofthis paper is
| clarly expressed in the title-"Home Gazettee" !"
1t will be, emphatcally, paper for the home cir
cie-a household companion-a pleasant freside
friend, coming to all with q cheerful countenance
and seeking, while it im5arts instruction, to enter
tain and Interest all classes of readers.
leading feature of the Home Gazette" will
be series of
Original Noueletts By tie Editor.
who will furnish some four or five of these pictures
of domestic fe written his best style, for every
volume. Among the earliest OF thase nofcletts
will be -.-...z
s7Ae D.porced WIFE
story Of deep and touching Interest. which will
be continued through some six or seven numbers Of
the paper. Besides these, will be another series
of Original Novellettes from ..-.-.s. IT, r-.
The Best Writers IN the Country;
all of which will be beautifully illustrated with
Engrauings from Original Designs,
by Croome, Darley, Dallas, and other artists of
the first ability. To the matter of illustrations. the
publishers will give particular attention, and they
will have at least
One Original Engraving in Each Number,
especially designed to illustrate original article.
This feature will be exceedingly attractive one.
and will give to the readers of our paper over
Fifty Original Pictures,
of domestic, social, civil and adventurous life, in
each year, furnished at cost of nearly
One Thousand Dollars.
1t being the design of the publishers to establish
family journal of high order, they will, from the
eginning. enter upon and continue
Liberal Range Of Expenditure,
in order that their paper may possess intrinsic in
terest, and be welcome and valued visitor to all.
For the character and tone Of the paper. they
present guarantee in the editor. who will have
entire control of its columns. They ne ed hardly
say, in this connection, that the "Home Gazette"
guardian, brother, or friend may introduce among
those for whom he feels the deepest interest and
socitude. with the perfect assurance that nothing
but what is pure and elevating will ever be found
in It's columns. The subjects to be included in the
'',ome Gazette" are those usually embraced In
the current literature of the day,
Tales, Poetry, Domestic and other Sketches Essays,
Notices of Passing Euents, Remarks Meat
and 7h,ugs, Scientific and Literary Intel
Lgace, a Varied Miscellany, &c. e..
But, IN selecting from the ample sources at his
command, the rditor will, of course. be guided by
his own asle, and present to his reaoers only such
things as in hs view, possess interest and value.
In entering upon his present work, he witt bring
to it the $3.50 r.. s-. --1
Experience of Many Years, .-.-s
and he feelsconfdent that he offer to the to the
phbHc journal that will be acceptable to aH cias-
of readers who have pure tates and truly hu
man sympdthies.
The ''Home GrSette" viii be the organ of no
party or Sect NOR will it be the eSponent of any Of
The isms Of the day. But it will faithfully adto-
cate the right and seek, by every means. to wi
den the circle of human happiness. Honestly
will the editor teach the truth, as he has ever
done in his writings forthe sake of good to his fel
tow men. But, in doing this, he viii avoid un-
necessary harshness and Gausele ss offence, and
keep hs journal free from the stain of wounding
personality. He will oppose what is false and
evil, one of his social duties; but, while doing
SO. VIII use no sharper language than Its rebuke
and correction may require.
The "Home Gazette wilt be elegantly printed
on fine white paper with .---
Large Cfear-Fac Tyre,
that may be read by young and old without injury
to the eyes. ---- t-. -..--..
Terms Of the Paper-in all cases III adraace.
One copy per annum 50 90
Three copies do 5 90
Six do do 10 90
Where club of six copies are sent. an ertra
copy will be furnished o the postmaster or other
person who makes up the club.
One copy of the Home Gazette and one of
either Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine
Sartain's Magazine wit be sent for four dollars
u All letters must be post paid ..n-
UF Money that is current at the place where the
subscription is made, viii be taken in payment for
the paper. Address T. S. ARTHUR & CO..
Sc No. sc South Third Street. Philadelphia.