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PUTNAM's MONTHLY.


L and urgently expressed wish of eminent and ju-
dsiOus persons in various sections of the country,
have decided to commence the first OF january 1858,
entirely original Periodical under the above title.
1t is intended to combine the lighter characteristics
Of popular magazine with the higher and graver
quail les of quarterly review, filling position hith
ertO unOecupied in our literature.
While attractive variety for the general reader is
thus obtained there will be attempt to sub
Stsntial excellence in each department.
10 plish this we intend that the work in all
lis mechanical and business aspects shall be such
will meet the views of most distinguished writer's,
such medium as they would seek for in communi-
eating with the world, and such as may tempt some
TO write ably and p 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 lack either of talent among
our writer's or of appreciation on the art Of the read
ing public; and that properly conducted periodical
Of this kind may bring to light much true genius
yet undeveloped
Patnam'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 h interests,
or psrtizan sectional leanings, in its management
RT be open to competent writers for free discussion
dsuch topics are deemed important and of public
interest.
The critical depar .ment will be wholly independent
the publishers, and far as possible, of all personal
influence bias. Wholesome castigations of public
An elevated national tone and spirit, American and
intapendent yet discriminating and just, both to the
literature and to the social condition and prospects of
both hemispheres, will be cultivated leading prn-
dpie Of the work.
Special attention will be given to matters connect
% With social policy, municipal regulations, public
safety and the practical economies ofevery
day life
"hlea uhject needs illustration, or pictorial ex-
ample such illustrations will be occasionally given;
out II not expected that the of the work is
Odepend on what are termed s. embellishments"
Ihe following, among many others, have expressed
eir hearty approval Of the pl n, and will all give it
general cooperation, while aeary all OF them will
70 contributors to the work:
Washington Irving, Prof. Lieber,
Nathl. Hawthorne. RIB Kimball.
Fitz Green Halleck r.. Waldo Emerson,
Kev. DR.. Hawks, Mrs. Kirkland,
Hon. Geo. Bancroft Hon. L. G. Squier,
Rev. Dr.. Robinson, Pref. Henry Reed,
Prof B. Sillima,. jr., d. G. Mitchell,
EeT. DR.. Wayland, Miss Warner, author Of
1t Rev. Bishop Potter, Wide World, I
Rev. 4. Ii. Chaplin, E.P. WhipPle,
Prof Gillespie. Miss Cooper,
Pres: H. P.Tappan, Rev. Orville Dewey,
h.H Longfellow, Miss Sedgwick,
w Bryant. Geo. sumner,
1eo Vim. Curtis, &t &c.
rinse s. per annuu, or Is cent per number. Terms
W cuos, &c, will be given In 81 pcrate circulars
ooers received by all booksellers throughout the
-ui'eo states and by the publishers
g. p. PUTNAM CO.,
10 Park Place, New York.
- PUTNAMs POPULAR LIBRARY is still con-
Nnued ssni.monthly. dec H.