Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-07-06

The illustrated Magazine Of Art.

TIME four numbers of this Magazine which are
IL published, place il at the head of publications
of this kind No expense will be spared TO make
it in every respect worthy of the name, HE IL
Illustrated MiGAzINE OF ART. The Engravings
which are prepared for the future numbers are in
the hands of first class American and European
Artists.
A Series of most interesting Tales will ap-
pear in it, '"THE School OF LIFE" written
and Illustrated by ANNA MARY, daughter of VIM
and MARY HowiTr, will shortly appear; also,
"THE Dean BRIDAL" an historical romance, il
Illustrative OF the most interesting period III the
history of the Venetian Republic by JONATHAN
FREEZE SLlNGsBy, Of the Dublin University
,Hlasa-ne; contributions too from NILLIAM and
MARY HowITr. Percy B. ST. JonN. and either
writer's OF distinction in America and Europe,
The following is brief outline oi>the plan of
the Magazine:
l. The Historical Department will abound with
picturesque representations OF the most remarkable
events which have occurred nthis and other
countries accompanied withinteresting anecdotes
aud details from the pen of the most eminent wr-
tiers of the day. This department will contain
several splendid engravings, designedby the first
artists of the world, and engraved in the highest
style Of moderu art -
II. Tie Men end JTon,en Of the age.-This
department will consist of beautifully executed
portraits OF the leading characters of tho age espe-
caly ot-those who figure on the stage Of humans
~ as the worlds beneiactors. Each portrait will
be accompanied by an interesting biographical
sketch.
HI. The Woaders of Natural History, Botany,
and other sciences, will be developed in choice
EngravingS of Beast, Birds, Fishes, Insects, For
est Trees, Flowers, Geological and Fossil Speci-
meas, Sc, with accompanying descriptions
". The Tfiunlphs Of .qrchitectuial .Art will be
displayed in exquisiely finished representations of
Cathedrals, Churches. Palaces, and other models
of ancient and modern Architectural Art.
V. The Works Of Tie Great .0iasters. selected
from the principal Galleries of Art in the World.
In general, the portrait Of the Master will be CIV
en-. accompanied with highly finished engraved
copy of his chef d'eurre. "
VI. The Scientific Portions will be rendered
highly interesting by the familiar explanations,
and the numerous diagrams which will accompa-
ny each subject.
VII. .Nangact,Tes.-The principal manulac-
tcrng processes in use will be fully explained by
minute details, and an abundance of beautiful en-
! cravings.
/ VIII. llacLmery and Intentions will have du
attention PAID 10. them, and be deScrloed by nu
merous' appropriate engravings.
+ TX. The Literary Department, independently
of the various articles accompanying the illustra-
tons, will comprise original and interesting mar
ratives. contributed by the most popular writers
of the day. with numerous illustrations.
In every respect, the "ILLUsTRArEp MAGA'
ZINE OF ART" will be decidedly
Superior to any Magazine OF the Day.
Each Monthly Part will contain at least Thirty
Superb Engraengs, four ofwhich will be printed
separately, on superfne Plate Paper. -
'fhe greatest care will be manifested in every
department of production. The Paper will be o.
the first manufacture, and the Ink supplied from
the celebrated Printing Ink Establishment OF
Messrs. Lawson s. Co., of Paris. Six of the
monthly portions, when completed, will form Il
volume which, for interest, originality. value and
beauty. will defy competition, 1t will not only
DC an interesting family book, but rich ornament
for the drawing room table, and pleasant com
panion in the study.
The parts willappear on the First of every
| Month, at Twenty-Five Gents each.
ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY,
II Spruce Street, New York.
! MAY IS 1853 -