THE COLUMBIAN
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Ladies and Gentlcman's Magazine.


On the h Of January, lS44. PUBLISHED the first


number Of the Columbian Lady's and Gentleman s


Magaz'ne Edited by JOHN IFHAN. filled


tofh Contributions from the most and


pLished ,oriters of the country.


ME motives which have led to the CONNER cement
-of this undertaking may be briefly stated. 1t is
believed BY the proprietor that there in the u States
an immense provision of literary ability for which
yet there is no adequate encouragement field Of dis
play that besides the numbers Of clever and successful
WRITER'S whose productions weekly, and monthly,
and annually read with delight by thousands there
yet greater numbers constantly arriving at maturity
OF power, who have only to appear the stage o pub
hcaton to receive a brilliant award Of fame, and that
the powers Of those whose already pronoun
GEO with respect by lips Of wisest capable
or moro and still higher exerion than has been cal
led forth. 1t is believed too, that the demand for IL
terary production in this country especially in the Pc
riodcal channel exceeds the supply very large pro-
portion and that new supplies have only to be presen
ted OF the right quality, in the right way to ensure
hearty welcome and profitable reception No doubt is
entertained OF the American minds ability to sustain
itself-certanly on its own ground. if not abroad
against all the competition that the intellect of other
lands can bring to the encounter; and full
felt that among the millions Of American readers there
can be- and is, cordial welcome for all that American
writers can produce Of excellent and interesting


From these premises it is undoubtedly inferred, that
there is abundant for another nowIth-
standing the merit and of those already in being
that there bc lack Of ability to fill it's
cepIably within the reach of the capital and liberal
terprse; and that such periodical will fail to be
greeted as welcome visitor by thousands, who
have done little nothing toward the support and do
veopment of American periodical literature.


Another and strong motive has been the feeling that
New York. the first city of the Union, should te the
home of periodical owning superior in either merit
or success.


The COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE will be published on tho
first day OF every month"; Its mechanical arrange
msnts will comprise the best paper, type, and work
manshp, that money can procure.


Its contributors will be sought among the ablest
and most popular writer's the country and efforts
will be spared to the aid Of the most distinguish
In each number there will be two more Engra.
wings from Original Paintings, from such artists as
Chapman, Ingham, Innan. Osgood, &C., engraved in
mezzotnt, line, and stpple by II. s. Sadd W. L. Orms-
bv, &C., besides plate of Fashions cooured and occa
sionaliy other illustrations that every subscriber
will receive in the of the year, at least twen
ty-four elegant productions of the graphic art which
could be otherwise three four times
the annual cost of the whole Magazine.


In each number there will be pages of Music, or
gina, judciously selected by competent professor
Of the art Proper regard will be paid to the current


view notice all the volumes that may appear.
the expression of matured opinions concerning thos,
which shall be deemed worthy of the public attention
and confidence. The aim of the Editor will be- rather
furnish udicous criticisms, which readers and
purchasers may rely for guidance than to present
| mere laudatory Chronicle OF New Publications.
| TERMs.-Thc Columbian Magazine. one year
| two " s o
Two copies year, - e5 OF


In addition to the above the publisher simply adds
for the benefit Of all, that the work will be sustained
by sufficient capital. ISRAEL POST, Pubr,
Astor House N,u York.
"THE COLEMAN MAGAZINE" is in good and respecta
BILE hands, take pleasure in it 10 tn,
confidence and patronage Of the public, as work tha
''''' '"' way INTO 'lssy R9BERT' sT'i H. MORRIS,


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| March %. 1874.