Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-03-17
PUTNAM'S MONTHLY,

'ahE soBSClt1BERS responding to the repested
L and urgently expressed wish OF eminent and ju-
dlcious perSons in various sections of the country
have decided to commence on the first Of January 1883
an entirely original Periodical, under the above title
1t is intended to combine the lighter characteristics
OF popular magazine with the higher and graver
qualities of quarterly review filling position hith-
erto unoccupied in literature
While attractive variety for the general reader is
thus obtained there will be attempt to secure SUBJ
stantal excellence in each depaf tnent.
10 accomplish this we lend that The work in all
Its mechanical and business aspects shall be such as
Will meet the views Of our most distinguished writer's
such medium as they would seet far in communi.
eating with the world, and such az may tempt some
TO write ably and ~oftably who have not hitherto
contributed to periodicals
We intend that all articles admitted into the work
shall be Goeraliy paid for.
We believe that an ample material exists for such
WORK; that there Is no lack either of talent among
our writers or CT appreciation the art the read
ing public; and that properly conducted periodical
OF this Kind may bring to light much true genius
yet undeveloped.
Putnam's Monthly will be devoted to the interests
OF Literature, Science, and Art-in their best and
pleaSantest aspects
Entirely independent of all merely self interests
or part;Zan sectional leaniny., in it mahagement
1t will be open writer's for free discussion
or such topics are deemed important and of pubic
interest
The critical department will be wholly INDEPENDENT
OF he publishers and as far rs possible of all personal
influence or bias Wholesome castigations of public
abuses will be allowed fair field without fea or favor
An elevated national tone and spirit American and
Independent, yet discriminating and just both to the
literature and to the social condition and prospects of
both hemspheres, will be cultivated leading prin-
cipie of the work.
Special attention will be given to matters connect
ed with social policy, municipal regulations, public
health safety and the practical economies
day life.
While subject need. illustration or pictorial ex-
ample such illustrations will be occasionally given
but is not expected tina the of the work is
to depend on what are ter ned embellishments"
The following, among many others, have expressed
their hearty approval of the plan, and will all give It
their general cooperation, while nearly all of them will
be contributors to the work.
Washington Irving, Prof Iieber,
Nathl Hawthorne, r. B. Kimball,
Fitz Green Halleck, r. Waldo Emerson
Rev. Dr. Hawks, Mrs. Kirkland,
HON Geo Bancroft, Hon. Il. &. Squier,
Rev. DIR. Robinson, Pref Henry Reed
Prof b. SillmaI,,j IT., D. u. Mitchell
Rev. DIR. Wayland, Miss Warner author Of
RI. Rev. Bishop Potter, Wide World.
Rev T. IL. Chaplin, B.. p. Whipple,
Prof Giespie Miss Cooper,
- Pres. III. p. Tappan, Rev. Orvils Devey
H.W Longfellow, Miss Sedewick,
VIC. Bryant. Geo. Sumner,
Geo.. VIM. Curtis &c &c
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