We shall begin the new year determined to surpass even what we have done. As we have introduced a new era into magazine history we shall not pause until the revolution is complete. We shall not follow the namby-pamby style of periodical literature, but aim at a loftier and more extended flight. For this purpose we shall increase the amount of our reading matter, although, at the same time, our embellishments shall even be superior in beauty to what they are at present. We have made arrangements by which the graceful pens of two lady-editors will be added to our strength. Our editorial list will then be as follows:
Geo. R. Graham, Chas. J. Peterson, Mrs. E. C. Embury, Mrs. A. S. Stephens, Edgar A. Poe.
Our Prospectus will show the number of American writers, in addition to the editors, enlisted in the work. With such a _corps_ we may make any promises.
To ensure a supply of the best original engravings we have, in addition to Messrs. Sartain and Sadd, procured the aid of Messrs. Rawdon, Wright, Hatch and Smillie, and Mr. Dick,—all well known for the elegance of their work. Our chief illustrations shall, however, be as heretofore, mezzotinto engravings,—they being decidedly the most effective, elegant, rare, and desirable. This field we shall enjoy without even an attempt at serious competition, it being impossible for any other like magazine to bring out the same or equal talent in this way.
And now, as the play is over and we have spoken the epilogue, we will draw the curtain with a single wish: “a happy new year, and many of them, to our subscribers.”
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page 259, remark of the gentleman ==> remark of the gentlewoman
[End of _Graham’s Magazine, Vol. XIX, No. 6, December 1841_, George R. Graham, Editor]