True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-05-08

DETERSON'S AlAGAzliSI. b, 4 month";
4 u Peiodical Of Literature III and Fash.
ion edited by Mrs. Am 5 Stephens M.d Chal.
J Peterson. Peterson's Ladies' National Mag.
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Thrilling Tales or snch Capiisl Stories Of Real
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male authors Of America. Ali The stnEies pub
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CHARLES j. PETERSON,
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DrThe Volumes begin with the numbers for
January aud July, but subscribers may com.
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MAGNIFlCENT PRIZESI ! aac8
ETo encourage the literary talent of
country, as well as to secure the best avail
able matter for their columns the proprietofs
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ond best tale that is forwarded (post. paid) 20
their Office on or before the lst Of May NEXT
Said stories may be in any style, may be loca.
ted in any country, or relate to any period
they must make not less than TEN columns of
the COURIER Each must be accompanied BY
the name of its author in sealed envclope,-
All tales handed in are to become the property
ofthe paper, and will be used in its columns If
deemedworthy Capitalization. The award will
be made without reservation, by committee
Of gentlemen, whose high literary standing will
be guarantee of the sincerity and fairness Of
this proposal. Their names are G.. Payn Quack.
enbos, formerly Editor of the N. Y Literary
American Chauncey G. Burr, Editor Of the
N. Y. National Democrat, and the Editor Of the
n, Y. Saturday Courier. Knowing that tale
writers who complete for newspaper prizes are
often disappointed by the chicanery or dishon-
esty Of the parties concerned. the undersigned
would add their personal assurance that the
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be opened till after the judges have decided;
and the award will he fair one il it is in the
; power ofhuman effort TO make it So
Send in your manuscript on or before the lst
of May.
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