Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-03-07
PUTNAM'S MONTHLY,

HG SUBSCRIBERS, responding to the repeated
and urgently expressed wish OF eminent and iu.
j ious persons in various sections of the country.
'e decided to commence on the first January 1858
entirely original Periodical, under the above title
tx intended to combine the lighter characteristics
'opular magazine with the higher and graver
al les Of quarterly review filling position hith-
-, - t,noccupied in our literature.
lille attractive variety for the general reader is
tus obtained, there will be attempt to sub
initial excellence in each depag tment.
10 ccompsh this intend that the work in all
m"chanlcal and business aspects shall be such as
Il rect the views Of most distinguished writer's
- b II medium as they would seek for in comm uni
ing with the world, and such as NAV tempt some
write ably and poftably who have not hitherto
c;'arriouted to periodicals.
We intend that all articles admitted into the work
+, Il he literally paid for.
se believe that ample material exists for such
Fork; that there is no lack either of talent among
III rriters or of appreciation the art Of the read
public; and that properly conducted periodical
this kind may bring to light much true genius as
undeveloped.
P,itnams Monthly" will be devoted to the interests
=. Literature, Science, and Art-in their best and
! icas-ntest aspects.
Entirely independent Of all merely self h interests
"artizan or sectional leaning.. in it. maha cement,
IL be open 10 competent writers for free discussion
uch topics are deemed important and of public
. crest.
hc critical department will be wholly independent
the publishers and far possible of all personal
hT;uence bias. Wholesome castisations of public
lss will lie allowed fair field without fear or favor
In Elevated national tone aud spirit, American and
! PENDENT yet discriminating aud just, both to the
-at and to the social condition and prospects of
h hemispheres, will be cultivated leading prn-
lie # the work.
special attention will be given to matters connect
e.; with social policy, municipal regulations, public
tl, aid safety, and the practical economies ofevery
: life
While ubject needs illustration, OF pictorial ex-
Tple such illustrations will be occasionally given;
it is not expected that the of the work is
- ,epend on what termed 8 embellishments"
hr following, among many others, have expressed
il hearty wproval of the plan, and will all give 1T
General cooperation while nearly all of them will
contributors to the work:
Washington Irving, Prof. Lieber,
Nathl. Hawthorne, r. 3. Kimball,
Fitz Green Halleck, r. Waldo Emerson,
Rev. Dr. Hawks, Mrs Kirkland,
Hon. Geo. Bancroft, Hon. E. G. Squier,
Few. Dr. Robinson, Pref. Henry Reed,
Prof b. Sillimal,. jr., d. Il. Mitchell
Rev. DR.. Wayland, Miss Warner, author of
1T Rev. Bishop Potter, Wide World,
Rev. Il. FL. chaplin, E. P. Whipele
Prof Gillespie. Miss Cooper,
Prs H. 2. Tappan, Rev Orvill+ Dewey,
y. W. Longfellow, Miss Sedgwick,
" Q. Bryant. Geo. Sumner
leo. VIM. Curtis, &c, &c.
Price s. per annuN N, Is cents per number. Terms
clubs, &C., will be given in seperate circulars.
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nitsd States and by the publishers.
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e. PUTNAMs POPULAR LIBRARY is still con-
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SJONEY BELTS, PORTE MONNAIES, Hair,
III Tooth. Nail, Cloth, and other Brushes. Combs,
eyerJ description, Walking Canes, Hair Restora-
&. es &C., just received and for sale sale low at
LAMMONDS
7th street Fancy Store, ID door below E.
feb %
LADIES DRESS TRIMMINGS
every variety on hand and made to order at Mrs.
LOVES trimming mandatory, Penn. avenue,
south side, between 9th and 10th streets
frb 25-
EMBR0IDERlES AND LACE GOODS.
HAVE this day opened fine lot of the above
goods of this Springs importation, which invite
lii, Ladies to call and examine.
Lace Sleeves IS cents to $500
So Habits :. So 1900
Muslin " S7k :. 500
Sleeves so" 700
Musquitur Collars all prices
Also, Valencia Lace and Edge
Muslin Inserting and Edge,
Cambria, Edge, and inserting.
Mthity Bands, &C.
ljb 20 A. TATE Agent.