Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-03-02
PUTNAM'S MONTHLY.

s'HE SUBSCRlBEkS, responding to the repeated
and urgently expressed wish OF eminent and jul
d. ous persons in various sections of the country,
b. ge decided to commence the first Of January 1858,
entirely original Periodical under the above title
II is intended to combine the lighter characteristics
OF popular magazine with the higher and grayer
qualities of quarterly review, filling position hlth
eIlo unoccupied in our literature.
While attractive variety for the general reader i.
II obtained, there will be attempt sub
St. ntiai excellence in each depa tment
90 accomplish this We intend that the work in all
It's mechanical and business aspects shall he such
Will meet the views OF our most dis ngniShed writer's,
such medium they would seek for in communi-
eating with the world, aud such may tempt sonle
TO write ably and p oftably who have not hitherto
contributed to periodicals.
We intend that all articles admitted into the work
sh all be literally, paid Tor.
We believe THAI ample material exists for such
york. that there is no lack either of talent among
writer's or of appreciation the art ~f the read
iEs public; and that properly conducted periodical
CT this kind may bring to light much true genius
vt undeveloped.
Putnam's Monthly will be devoted to the interests
q Literature, Science, and Art-in their best and
pinasantest aspects.
Entirely independent Of all merely self h interests,
or partzan sectional leaning. in it management,
IL will be open TO competent writer's for free discussion
vi such topics as are deemed important and of public
il lerest
The critical department will be wholly independent
of the publishers, and far possible of all personal
influence or bias. Wholesome cas,isations of public
will be allowed fair field without fea or favor
An elevated natlOnai tone ana spirit, American and
ind pendent, yet discriminating and just both to the
literature and to the social condition prospects of
10Th hemispheres will be cultivated leading prin-
cipie of the work.
Special attention will be given to matters connect
si with social policy, municipal regulations public
health aid safety and the practical economies every
Gay life
While ubject needs illustration, or pictorial ex-
ample such illustrations will be occasionally given;
hut it Is not expected that the of the work
10 depend on what are termed embellishments"
The following, among many others, have expressed
their hearty approval of the plan, and will all give
toeir general cooperation while nearly all of them will
be contributors to the work:
Washington Irving, Prof. Lieber,
Nathl Hawthorne, X. B. Kimball,
Fitz Green Haeck, r. Waldo Emerson,
Rev. Dr. Hawks, Mrs. Kirkland,
Hon Geo. Bancroft, Hon. T.. G. Sauier,
Rev. Dr. Robinson, Pref Henry Reed,
Prof B. Silliman,jr, D. G.. MITCHELL
Rev. Dr.. Wayland, Miss Warner, author Of
Rt. Rev. Bishop Potter, Wide World,
Rev. #. H. Chaplin, =. p. Whipple,
Prof Gillespie. Miss Cooper,
Pres. II. P. Tappan, Rev. Orvilla Dewey,
H.W. Longfellow, Miss Sedgwiek,
VIC. Bryant. Geo. Sumner,
Geo. VIM. Curtis, &C., DC
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