At first, it seemed problematical whether a Magazine of the 

 above nature could be sustained at such a price as to be within the 

 reacli of all ; thanks, however, to their supporter.^, the Editors have 

 great satisfaction in stating that this publication is no longer an 

 ex^ieriment ; nevertheless, as it must be evident, that the very 

 essence of a periodical like this is its amateur character (for what 

 hired work is equal to a labour of love?), it is hoped that the present 

 sup[)()rters will exert themselves to further its circulation, and so 

 place the Editors in a position to increase the number of pages 

 (whereby they will be spared much of their present labour and 

 anxiety in selecting), and to give more wood-cuts, or even an 

 occasional plate. 



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