The independent. (Harrisonburg, La.) 1853-18??, 1853-11-23
Gitfrarp Publications.
GRAHAMiS
Araerican Monthly Magazine.

A19H3O00 MOxaemly MNBAAAOs
IN announcing his readiness to receive orders for
i the new vohme, the editor does not know that he
hss any very brilliant dsss TO hold out in large capi
tals to dazzle peoples eyes" Graham win be pretty
much what Il has been this volume, with some inn
provemenss which experience suggests No number
vim contain len than 100 pages q reading matter,
and the readers Of "Graham" may rely with great
confidence upon this,-that the volume shall contain
over twelve hundred pages Of the very best reading
na1tsf thas capital can command from original sour
90 o. taste select from The vast mass of available
material 80
The aim Of the editnr Win be to produce publica-
ton which shall be valuable in NATTER and choice in
taste and style; and he datters himself from the
known talents of his contributors that he will be able
to present - many good original articles to his read
ers W any publication of the day. He shall not
however, hesitate to publish, from time to time, art
cles from English authors, and tzansations from the
best German and French writer's, provided the pieces
have never before appeared in print in this country
Essays on important political subjects will likewise be
inserted and criticisms the literature Of America
and the movements of the age. The review depart
ment in which large and liberal spirit Of criticisms
will always be maintained viii be extended. For the
defence Of American literature the editor will always
be ready for the maintenance of correct tone in
the Magazine he WILL if possible be still more watch
full. Each number viii contain an engraving from
splendid steel plate. In addition to the choice de-
signs and engravings of Devereux, who will still sup
ply Illustrations for the text in the body of the book
The aim Of the editor will not be, much to increase
the number of his engravings to secure for those
he publishes the utmost finish which the artist can
give them; for common wood cuts so easily null
tiplied that the most indifferent publication may out
rank in dreary display the choicest periodical.
The editor does not feel that with his own readers
he can increase his claims to their respect by insisting
on any very great superiority of Graham several
similar publications, but thinks he may safely con6de
in their friendship for the Magazine, and in its past
management for its present list and such increase as
naturally grows out Of an extended circulation in
country where readers are multiplying SO rapidly.
Of the January number the first edition will be 80
600 copies and the editor trusts his old friends will
be SO prompt in renewing old clubs, and extending
the st among ones that the first edition shall be
but half of what the year will ultimately estab
lish as the permanent circulation of Graham.
Postage.-Subsc,ibers in any part Of the United
States may now receive the Magazine, by mail. at
three cents number or thirty-six cents year post
age payable at the post-ofce where it is received
TERMS.-The terms Of Graham are So for single
subscribers, if paid in advance For IS in advance,
one copy is sent three years Two copies - five
copies $40; eight copies SIS eleven copies $40.
Address always postpaid ~
GEORGE r. GRAHAM, Editor,
No. 80 South Third Street, Philadelphia.