The Pauper Lad of Woodend, or, A Will and a Way-a Tale of Real
Life..

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Phonotypy and Phonography, or Speech-Printing and Speech-Writing,
explained

Some Editorial Words

The Contributions Wanted

THE BOOK WORLD.-Miscellaneous Paper.

Wiley & Putnam's "Library of Choice Reading":-Stories from the
Italian Poets; Autobiography of Goethe; Poetry of Wit and Humor;
Works by Carlyle. Harper's "New Miscellany":-Connection of the
Physical Sciences; Schiller's Thirty Years' War. Spurzheim's Phre-
nology. History of the American Revolution. Pictorial History of
England. "Appleton's Literary Miscellany":-Gizot's History of
Civilization. Ollendorf's books. Murdoch and Russell's Vocal Cul-
ture. The Island Bride, and other Poems.

Tappan's new volume of Poems

Scenes and Songs of Social Life.

Chambers' Encyclopædia of English Literature
Annuals-The Mayflower-The Rose of Sharon

The Anglo Sacsun

Brownson's Quarterly Review.

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A Patch on both Knees and Gloves on-in Imitation of Dr. Franklin.. 47

A Rich Lesson from the Lives of four Men of Genius

Sunshine and Shade

A Picture of the Prairie

The True Nobility.

THE

YOUNG AMERICAN'S MAGAZINE

OF

SELF-IMPROVEMENT.

Combining Literary Entertainment and Instruction with an Effort to promote the Union of thorough Self-Improvement with every Department of Industry.

EDITED BY GEO. W. LIGHT.

PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY-PRICE $1.20 A YEAR. Two copies to one address $2. One copy for two years $2. Six copies $5. Thirteen copies $10. All payments in advance.

THE leading purpose of this Magazine is, to awaken a more general interest in SELF-IMPROVEMENT-Physical, Moral, Intellectual, Industrial and Prudential; and to meet the wants of those who are more or less engaged in that noble work. But while it will aim to embody in its pages-by means of original contributions, and careful selections and compilations from able writers— a good share of the best self-educational spirit and talent of the age, no effort will be wanting to make an entertaining and useful MISCELLANY OF PROSE AND POETRY for the general reader.

It will seek to impress deeply upon the minds of all persons engaged in the Practical pursuits of life, the importance, the duty, and the practicability, of EDUCATING THEMSELVES, in a manner worthy of beings created in the image of God and provided with illimitable means of improvement.

It will endeavor to disseminate correct views of the kind of education best suited to Republican citizens in general, and to each of the Practical classes of Society in particular; and to point out the best course to be pursued in its acquirement.

We believe it will be able to demonstrate that the Useful Avocations of Life, instead of constituting any obstacle to the best kind of Self-Education, may and should be so regulated as to contribute eminently-as Providence doubtless designed they should-to the highest Intellectual and Moral, as well as Physical, interests of those engaged in them.

It will therefore repudiate the notion, that true elevation of condition requires the quitting of any useful employment; and do what it can to break down the

foolish, not to say wicked prejudice against healthful Labor, which still so extensively prevails, as well as to check the over-weening veneration for Profes sional life, so common among all classes.

Recognizing the cardinal Christian doctrine of Human Brotherhood, its whole spirit will be opposed to Oppression and Depression in all their forms, whether their victims be of any caste or of any color. It will show that sound policy, no less than duty, calls sternly upon the more prosperous classes to take the most generous interest in the elevation of every branch of Society.

In all this it professes no novelty. Taking its stand upon those two grand principles of American Institutions, the Right of the People to Self-Government in the State, and to Private Judgment in Religion, it will show that these principles may not be put aside as mere rhetorical flourish. They not only mean but command something. They involve the doctrine that all classes of the community (when in a condition to exert their powers) are CAPABLE of fitting THEMSELVES TO JUDGE WISELY UPON THE HIGH AFFAIRS OF STATE AND THE DEEP THINGS OF RELIGION. This is true-let temporal and spiritual despots sneer at it as they will: and no one can neglect the responsibility this truth fastens upon him, without proving false to his country and to the Kingdom of God. The life of Liberty depends upon acknowledging and living up to it.

"Here the free spirit of mankind, at length,

Throws its last fetters off; and who shall place
A limit to the giant's unchained strength,

Or curb its swiftness in the forward race?"

The social means now in operation for the elevation of the mass of Society, together with such new schemes of improvement as may be proposed to the community from time to time, will receive the most serious, and we trust candid consideration. Special attention will of course be devoted to Lyceums, Mechanic Institutions, and other popular educational Societies.

As to the attention we shall devote to Literature and Science in general— as well as to some other matters which there is not room here to discuss-we need only say, that we shall be guided mainly by the leading design of the Magazine. We have only aimed in this place to explain the peculiar features of our plan; and it is the less necessary to go further into particulars, as the work has begun to speak for itself.

The Editor has devoted considerable time, during several years past, to the collection and preparation of materials for a work of this kind; and having secured the aid of several writers of superior ability, besides engaging in the work with his whole heart, he is not without confidence that he will be able to execute his plan with some good degree of efficiency.

Published by GEO. W. LIGHT, 3 CORN HILL, BOSTON, and sold by Booksellers and Periodical Agents throughout the United States.

YOUNG AMERICAN'S MAGAZINE.

(Adapted to all Classes of Readers.)

Combining pure Literary Entertainment, of an elevated order, with sound Instruction.

EDITED BY GEORGE W. LIGHT, BOSTON.

Price $1 a year, in advance.

From the very numerous favorable Notices -expressed in the strongest and most hearty language- that have appeared in all parts of the country where it has been sent, are extracted a few

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

The Young American's Magazine. This is the title of a new periodical of quite unique appearance and character. It is under the publishing and editorial charge of G. W. Light, whom we are glad to see in the field again after an absence of some time; and comes out in a style somewhat similar to Wiley & Putnam's Library of Choice Reading. Its general object is to combine "literary entertainment and instruction with an effort to promote the union of thorough self-improvement with every department of industry." It is gratifying to see so admirable a leading purpose, in connection with an enterprise which seems well adapted for extensive patronage, instead of a mere attempt to cater for the popular fancy of the community. Although its appeal will be to the sound judgment and elevated taste of its readers, we have no doubt but it will exhibit as much novelty and interest as the more showy works of the day. We are particularly pleased to see that it will take its stand on firm Northern ground in respect to slavery -a stand which it is high time should be taken by every Northern periodical making the least profession of manliness. Mr. Light has been the editor - wholly or in part - of several reputable works devoted to popular improvement; and as he intends to bring all his literary and publishing experience to bear on this new enterprize, calling to his aid the highest order of talent, we have no doubt it will deserve, and we hope it will receive, the most liberal support. - Boston Courier.

The Young American's Magazine of Self-Improvement, is the title of a handsome two-monthly periodical, under the direction of the publisher, George W. Light, whose qualifications for conducting a work combining "literary enrertainment and instruction with an effort to promote self-improvement," are well known. It contains a rich variety of matter. We are glad that Mr. Light has again taken his pen in hand. He will be assisted by some of the most distinguished writers of the day. Boston Mercantile Journal.

There is room for a good magazine, and we are glad to see one started. It contains an excellent variety of matter, from some of the best writers in the country -proving that a useful magazine can be made as interesting and amusing to readers of good taste, as the flashy publications are to the heedless portions of society. No one need fear making a mistake in sending his dollar for this magazine. Boston Bee.