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tAAS .suS9Sll lllN'Slsft iSSppitiIHS W Ntne
- repeated and urgently expressed
wish of eminent and judi:ious persons in
various sections OF the country, have dc
cided to commence, on the LIST of january
1853, an entirely ORIGINAL PERIOD
ICAL, under the above title. I'D, rrt..l
II is intended to combine the lighter
characteristics a popular magazine with
higher and graver qualities Of quarterly
review; filling a position hitherto unoc-
cupied in our literature. ..a '.
While attractive variety for the genera
reader is thas obtained, there will be an
attempt to secure substantial excellence in
each department. n."' .si l.a-
To accomplish this we intend thatthe
work in all of its mechanical and business
aspects, shall be such as will meet the
views Of our most distinguished writers;
such medium as they would seek for in
communicating with the world-Land such
as may tempt some to write ably and
profitably, who have not hitherto contrbu
ted to periodicals.. y,
We intend that all articles admitted
into the work shall be. literally paid for.
We believe thatran ample material
exists for such work; there is no lack
either Of talent among our writers or of
appreciation on the part Of the, reading
public; and that properly conducted
periodical Of this kind may bring to light
much true genius. as yet undeveloped.
"Putnam's Monthly" will be devoted to
the interests Of Literature, Science and
Art--in their best and pleasentest as
poets. ..r. ."f '"a
Entierly independent Of all merely self.
ish interests or partisan, or sectional lead.
ings, IN management, it will be open to
competent writers for free discussion of
such topics as are deemed important and
Of public interest .. -..r -,,,..
The critical department will be wholly
independent Of the publishers, and as far
as possible, influence or bias. Wholesome
destinations Of public abuses will be allow
ed fair field without fear or favor.
An elevated national tone and spirit,
American and independent yet discrimi-
mating and just, both to the literature and
to the social condition and prospects Of
both hemispheres, will be cultivated as d
leading principle Of the work. ,.- 81
Special attention vii. be given 10 mat
ters connected with social policy, munich
pal regulations, public health and safety.
aud the practical economies Of everyday
Iife. ...s
When subject needs illustration, or
pictorial example, such illustrations will be
occasionally given, but it is not expected
that the success Of the work is to depend
on what are termed "embelishments.i'
The following among many others, have
expressed their hearty approval ofthe plan,
and will all give it their generous coop
eration--while nearly all Of them will be
contributors to the work: Washington
lr ing, ii. w. Longfellow. Donald CIR
Mitchell, Hawthorne, w. G. Bryant, Miss
Warner, author Wide World, Rev. DR..
Hawks. Geo. Wm. Curtis, Hon. Geo.
Bancroft, Prof Lieber. f. p. WhppIe,
Rev. DR.. Robinson, r. b. Kimball, Miss
Cooper, Prof Il. Silliman, Jr. r, w. EN-
crson, Rev. Cniic Dewey. Rev. DR..
Wayland, Mrs. Nmk,aGd, Miss Scdgwick.
Fitze Grccuc IIaiIcrE, Rev. Il. H. 'Chapin.
Geo, Summer 1T. Rev. BIZ Potter, Prof.
Gillespie, Proof -lIenfy Eccd. Pres u. b.
TaPpen. Hon. +. &. Squirer &c, &c.,
&C., 70 6 Fs =.
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in separate circunrs. ~
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out the United States, and by the publsh-
ers.
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