, 1857-06-12

WITH it we shall also commence various improve
w ments in the typography, style, contents and
business arrangements Of the work, that readers
may look forward with peasunbe anticipations
thereto. 1t will be our endeavor to make the Maga-
zine worthy Of the high reputation it has previously
enjoyed and Of the liberal support so generously
tended TO it by an appreciative public; Bringing to
its aid years of experience in the walks Of popular
tenture, and in the not less important departments
Of publication and typography, together with all the
modern facilities for issuing irstclass Magazine, we
Monthly In the front rank of national period
cal literature. No effort part shall he wanting
to the accomplishment Of this end and whatever en-
terprise, judicous outlay, taste for the elegant
the picturesque, the refined, the interesting or the
valuable can command, shall be furnished to the
readers Of this Magazine Stimulated by a desire to
nfuse fresh spirit into the work, shall not conne
our scope to particular vein Of literary or pictorial
matter bat shall comprehend all that may be desired
by the popular taste in such periodical. Recogni-
zng the truth that genins is Of cline country
we shall endeavor to make our Magazine cOsmop-
otan as our country and as the latter is the refuge
of all nations and people aspiring for republican free
dom, so, the former shall always have place for
whatever is really interesting valuable in the cur
rent mcellaneOus literature Of the world. At the
same time we shall with especial care study to pre-
serve the high character which Graham's Magazine
has always maintained as the organ Of our pecu-
liar national writers. Deeming that the public look
for something better in periodical of this kind than
mere fugitive or occasional productions we shall not
publish anything which is not interesting, valuable,
spirited entertaing, matter from what source it
may come or how eminent may lie the name of its
author. On the other hand, shall feel pride in
rescuing genius talent from Obscurty and be ready
at all times to give place to any good article even
though the writer may not have the sanction Of
popular name. tb
The active, enterpfiAing, vigorous and powerful
mind Of the nation requires, we think a nutriment
which shall add to its strength stimulate its growth
and correspond with its own high homes and glorious
destiny. The dreamy, sketchy, and insubstantsl
character of too much Of our current literature, affords
no type for those who would venture upon career
Of success in this line 1t may minister to the pleas
ure Of passing moment though even that Is doubtful
in such community. But II cannot do more. For
the figures upon the must not be those of
still life, they must speak to our feelings and sympa-
thies. The writers must take their subjects from the
great drama Of actual life which is going on so busiy
all around US. We know that it is difficult to do all
this and that it is much easier to promise than to
perform, yet as broken promises would be of no ad-
vantage to an enterprise Of this character we could
hope to gain nothing more than a mere temporary
success by holding up deceptive lures And regard
ing the field before with the perceptive faculties Of
practical men, who have long been accustomed to
deal with the popular taste, and have experience
Of the channels In which IL runs, we think we make
no promises which shall not be fully able to per
form, as soon as our operations may be rightly under
way.
We shall study to present the public monthly,
with ingenious and agreeable variety Of cOntents
afordlng mental feast not TO be met with in other
so rapidly growing in the interior may not want fos
tering, we shall present every month large number
Of the best engraVings, by European and American
artists, on subjects Of interest To general readers
Our fashion department, always superior to that of
our contemporaries will still continue to be so. We
shall for this purpose engage the services of persons
who arc earliest apprized of the variations of the
modes in the fashionable circles of Paris London,
New York and Philadelphia. On this Magazine,
therefore, patrons in the interior may surely rely
rs the best monitor Of the fashions in America Our
'eview of new books will be guided by thorough indie
Dendence Of tone and thought.
Such are the views with which we enter upon our I
lew career. II merit can command success, we shall
most earnestly strive to deserve it. And having an |
hiding faith in the correctness generally, of the
lort.
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