Graham's Magazine, And Gentlemans' World Of Literature And F...

[The Casketand Gentleman' s Uiiitid."] A iiew volume under the nbove title, of th well established and Fnehonnble Magazine. The Pliiladelpina Caskct in conjunction wilh the Gen tleman's Magazine, which has been every whert pronounccd to be the most readable and popuia oï' the day, wil: be opened on the fir6t day of Jan - uary, 1812. with an array of contributors secured by the unión oí talent, of lame, which no periodical in the country can boast or pr;tend to revile. The Decomber number will however, be a specimen of the new volume. The volume will be opened with a new and beauthul type, the finestwhite paper, and with the first of a series of embellishinentB unsurpassed by any which have yet appeared in any Magazine. The etylu of elegance the beauty and finish ot these illustrations, and the evtensive improvementa which will be made in its typoraphical appearance, and nbove all the tone of its literary department, by the brilliant array of .coniributors, whose articles have enriched the pages of each number, will give it a character, secoiul to no Magazine in the Union. The character of the articles which shall appear in Tta pages, will be equally removed irom a sickly sentimentality, aridiroman eflectation of moralitv,but whilca truedelineation of human nature in every variety of passion is aimed at, nothing ohall be found in its pages to cause a bíush upon the cheek of the most pure. The Literary Character will be suflïcicntly guaran teed by the reputation of both Magazines thus united. ibr years past. Writers of the fust rank have been regular contributors to thcir pages, and the tules and sketches published in thom have been widely copied nnd rcad, and the iirm and independent tone of the criticisms, upon the currentliteratureofthe day has been every wherc approved and com.nende, The list of Contributors embraces the names of 'most of the principal writers in America, with a respectable number of English authors. In addition, the distinguished services of a host of anonymous writers of no ordinary abilitres have given worth and character to the pages of the Magazines. The series of well known nautical papers entitled " Cruising in the Last War," liave had a run, unequaled by any series published in any Magazine, f of years. The author promises to open the first of a new series of " Tales of the Sea," and from h3 known abililies as a depicter of sea scènes and life, much may be relied upon from him in maintaining the popularity of the Magazine. Papers may be expected during the volume also from the auihorof the well known articles entitled " The Log of Old Ironsides." The author of ' Syrian Letters,' will also iend kis lowerful and graceful pen to suetain and increase he reputation of the work. The valuable aid of he author of 'Leaves from a Lawyers Port Folio' ïas also been secured - and wc may expect something still more thrilling from the spacious stores which a long life in the professïon has enabled him o amasa. An occasional Chit-Chat with 'Jeremy Short' and ' Oliver Oldfellow' is also promised with a variety of choice anieles in prose and verse, 'rom varioua writers of celebrity, as contributors o the prominent Magazines of the country. The Sditors of both Magazines continue their services under the new arrangement. tVith such an array of talent, a Magazine ofunrivalled attractions, may safely bc promised the cominer volume.FASHIONS AND ENGRAVINGS. In compliance with the almost unanimou3 wish of our lady subscribers, we shall, the ensuing volume, furnish them with a beautiful ond correet plate of Fashions, Monthly, a feature, it is believ;d, thatwill neitherbe unwelcome nor impopular. These fashion platcs shall be drawn from original ■esigns from Paria and London, and may ahvays )e depended upon as the prerailing style in Philaielphia and New York for the month in which hey are issued. These however, shall in no wise nterfere with the regular and choice engravings and music which accompany each number of the work. _ The splendid Mezzotint engravings from he burin of Sartain, which have been 80 justly dmired, will be followed during the volume by everal (rom the same hand, while the steel engravings in the beat style of art from interesting cenes shall still enrich the Magazine. The choiest pieces of music for the Piano and Guitar ahall ccompanyeach number of the work. TIME OF PUBLIC ATION. The work will be published on the first of the nonth in every quarter of the Union. The most listant subscriber will consequently raceive it on hat day, as well as those who reside in Philadelphia. In all the principal cities. agents have been established, to whom the Magazine is forwarded. prior to the time of issuing it, so that they may be delivered to resident subscribers by the first of the month. This is an important arrangement to distant subscribers, who beconie tired. importúnate and eventually discontinue many works, in consequence of the great delay by publishers. TERMS-rThree Dollars per annum. or two copies yeaily for five dollars, invariably' in advance, post paid. No new subsciber received without the money, or the name of a responsible agent. For the accommodation of those who may wish to subscribe for eitiier ol the following Philadelphiapcriodicals, this LIBERAL PROPOS AL is made. Five dollars current money free of postage, we will iorward Graham's Magazine, and Godey's Lady's Book for one year. Address post paid. GEO.R. GR AH AM, South west corner of Chestnut and Third Street Philadelphia.