Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-09-17
Fit for every mood Of mind,

Gayo gave. sweet ar stern.
The story, the Essay. the poem, the criticism the
sketch, the anecdote- these what people expect
To Ind in a literary paper. With the TesuurCcs at
our command we will be able to offer a brilliant
array of talent unsLr IN American Periodical
Literature; wis., poets artists, critics, travellers
all VIII" have anything witty, wise, brilliant in
I"res.ing to say, will be welcome in SOUTHERN
SOCIETY, whether they possess the ''magic of a
name not
JOHN ESTEN COOKE. Of Virginia, will com.
mehce serial story 81 surCassing interest in ;he
first number OF sol GHERE SOCIETY, The
scenes Of this delightful story will be laid in the
BEAUTIFUL valley Of the Shenandoah in le64; made
forever memorable 10y the exploits ct Jack son,
Stuart, ASH and Thousands oi naIncless heroes
THIS story will be rich ia historic interest, fuIl Of
romantic adventure splendid in description, charm
ms, in love aud SET timCnt.
The Authorizes of ''EMILY CHESTER" whose
wonderful talents have acquired for her an Amcri-
can aud European reTUIat Will contribute bril-
liant poems aud stories. WIN. GILMORE SINlMS
will iCr nish articles of vital importance To the
South The Auth"rsss of SOMEBODY'S OAR
LING" will contribute poems OF rare beauty aud
sweetness. PAUL H. HAYSE, whose exquisite
melodies have for years been ringing through the
land, will deli g readers with frequent hes
OF song. The Author of THE CONQUERED
BANNER will contribute some of those lmust in
spircd gems of poetry which touch every Southern
heart. MISS EMILY V. MASON, Of Virginia
whose noble eNcrtiuns IN the education of Southern
ladies have Ha,ie her name "A household word will
write frequently. DIR. q. w. BAGBY will supply
of his delicious humorous papers on a v,Tirty
OF topics. MRS. FANNY DOWSING, OF Nor,R
Carolina, will write some of her most SPARKLING
stories WILLIAM y. NELSON. Who's, driight
will contribute some OF his choicest p-od"Ct inns-
JOHN Il. THOMPSON. formerly EGitur of the
Southern Literary Messenger will Furnish certain
ing Articles upon subjects Of genera interest
THOMAS II WNNNE, OF Virginia, will contribute
number OF Historical Sketches of rare interest IL
Illustrative OF his native Stale.
We ais" expect contributions from Mrs. Augusta
J. Evans, Mrs. Margaret J. Preston, Henry Tim.
rod, Hon. 4 J. Requier, Mrs. Anna Cora Richie
Schele DeVcrc, Henry l.. Flash. Dr. Frank
Tickn"r. Oliver =. BALDWIN. Mrs Catharinc A.
Warti, Id, George H. Calvert, Sidney I.auicr w,
Gordon MCCabc, w II. IIuc",ubc, D,ricI 3. Lucas
neIIa.' Other distinguished names will shortly he
unnamed.
POLITICAL SUBJECTS IN ANY AND EVERY
FORM, WILL b. EXCLUDED FROM SOUTH
EEN SOCIETY.
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SOCIETY viii not be surpassed by any journal in
America. II will he printed from handsome tyne
mad" Tor 'hc purpose, ON beautiful book ia per,
quaTto sheet sig" 3sX36 inches.
W" will cnG"avuT {" make this journal n tvpc Of
Southern Society. aud we appeal I" all who love
the SOUTH To ali us now in establishing a worthy
'Nrnurnt al its culture and refinement among us
y" effort upon part will he sparco to reach the
id"ai standard which will be- constantly kept in
apply to our und"rthkn--''W We ca mot - NINA nd
success, S'mpronius. bat we'll do Imn,c !.sErre it,
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