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GENIUS or THE WEST, CINCINNATI OHIO

COATES KINNEY, p,
HOWARD DURHAM, ASA"0's.
T,HE THIRD VOLUME or THE GENIUS OF
i THE WEST commences with the July number
1854 This Periodical was established for the pur-
pose OF encouraging and introducing to the public
everywhere
ORIGINAL WESTERN LITERATURE.
The West has no literature" was remarked by
prominent speaker in public assembly, not long
time since Tho West has a litcrature-a literature
OF her cwn--fresh bold vigorous AMI beautifil-not
refined into stupidity not degenerated into obsceni
ty--but looming up like hor own mountains, fertile
ms her rich soi attractive as her blooming prairss
IL has been tho object Of the Genius II gather in the
choicest productions Of this literature, and to send
them forth again, TO encourage TO please and to in
struct II is not surprising that the public have
garded this object with extraordinary favor favor
which is evidenced by the remarkable success OF the
Genius OF the West. Ii has elected the attention
and admiration ofcutivated minds in ri, parts of the
country, From South Carolina, from New England
from oregon, from every quarter where ii has bccome
Known, there eager calls for the Genius ne
companicd with words OF such enthusiastic comm end
alton as may well excite in the editors, as well a.
contributors, feelings OF pride and pleasure.
On the heels Of this success, Mr.. DURHAM, tho pro
jcctor Of this enterprise is enabled to announce for
the forthcoming yol.mc,
NEW AND ATTRACTIVE FEATURES!
Foremost he has had the good fortune to associate
with him Prof COATES KINNEY, W no has purchased
an interest in the Genius and win hereafter devote
his whole attention to It's pages Among the poets
and prose writer's Of tho West Mr.. KINNEY is con-
spicuous in the foremost rank; and the enlistment OF
his pen in the editorial department cannot fail to OK
cite deeper and still wider interest in the minds of
the reading public.
The typographical execution of tho work has also
been improved, and SO arranged as to afford much
greater amount Of reading matter, without any I'D
vance in price ;.
Now and valuable contributors have been engaged
whose contributions will enrich the pages Of the new
volume
The proprietors being now established in a print
ing Office of their own it will be their object to ex
tend tho circulation Of the Genius of the West every
where and they earnestly solicit the assistance Of all
who derive pleasure from literature, and especially
of those who desire to encourage the growth of lit
eraturc in the West which shall command the respect
Of the world
The Genius of tho West is published monthly, roy.
al octave form, thirty two pages superior paper and
Typography and handsome cover. Each number is
sp.endidly illustrated.
Postmasters and others respectfully requested
to act agents in procuring subscribers. Agents
sending five subscribers viii receive one copy one
year, free
Terms-S1 per annum, in advance.
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ed, post paid to either Of the editors. or to
G. s. ABBOTT Publisher,
OGcc of Genius ofths West al Main street
June IL. oUer Citizens Bank.