Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-02-28
PUTNAM'S MONTHLY,

F1NHE SUBSCRIBERS, responding to the repeated
l and urgently expressed wish of eminent and ju-
dtcious persons various sections of the country,
we decided to commence the first January 1853,
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 our literature.
While attractive variety for the general reader is
thus obtained, there will be attempt to sub
4ntial excellence in each depar tment.
To accomplish this we intend that the work in ali
its mechanical and business aspects shall be such
whneet the views OF our most distinguished writers,
such medium they wou d seek for in communi-
eating with the world, and such may tempt
to write ably and oftably who have not hitherto
contributed to periodicals.
We intend that all articles admitted into the work
shall be literally paid for.
We believe that an ample material exists for such
work. that there is no lack either of talent among
writer's of appreciation the art Of the read
s public; and that properly conducted periodical
of this kind may bring to light much true genius
vt 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 partizan sectional leaning., in it management.
it will be open competent writer's for free discussion
of such topics as are deemed important and of public
interest.
The critical department will be wholly independent
of the publishers and far possible of all personal
influence or bias. Wholesome casigatiOns of public
abuses will be allowed fair field without fea favor.
An elevated national tone and spirit, American and
independent yet discriminating and just. both the
literature and the social condition and prospects of
both hemspheres, will be cultivated leading prin-
cple of the work.
Special attention will be given to matters connect
ed with social policy, municipal regulations. public
health aid safety and the practical economies of every
day life. .L
While 3 uhect needs illustration, pictorial ex-
ample such illustrations will be occasionally given;
hut is not expected that the of the work
to depend on what are termed " embellishments"
The following, among many others, have expressed
their hearty approval of the plan and will ali give it
their general cooperation while nearly all of them will
be contributors to the work: .s
Washington Irving Prof. Leber.
Nathl. Hawthorne, r. B. Kimball,
Fitz Green Halleck, r. Waldo Emerson,
Rev. DR.. Hawks, Mrs. Kirkland, 80
Hon. Geo. Bancroft, Hon. Il. g. Squier,
Rev DR.. Robinson. Pref Henry Reed,
Prof B. Sillima,i, jr., D. G. Mitchell,
Rev DIR. Wayland, Miss Warner, author Of
Rt Rev. Bishop Potter, Wide World,
Rev Eth. Chaplin, f. P. Whipple,
Prof. Gillespie. Miss Cooper. 30
Pres. HI. p. Tappan, Rev. Orville Dewey,
H.W. Longfeilow, Miss sedgwick, 81
VIC BRYANT Geo. Sumner,
Geo. VIM Curtis &c, &c.
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