“On the study of human nature in the works of the imagination,” and
“Honors to the illustrious Dead,” two essays, are accepted, and shall
be inserted soon.
“A curious incident” is under consideration.
J. B.’s communication, resembles in its form and general character the
Coffee Club too much to appear with advantage after that series.
A patriotic poem, entitled “July 4, 1836,” was received too late for
insertion in the last number, when only it would have been appropriate.
“Fair Wishes,” and “The Spirit of the Winds,” are declined.
“Amor non convinciabitur,” (we are not responsible for the Latin,)
“Lines on a youthful Poet, laboring under disappointment,” and “The
sailor’s lamentation for his departed loved one,” are rejected.
“Morning at the mast-head,” possesses considerable poetic merit, but
all the rules of metre are grossly violated.
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
YALE LITERARY MAGAZINE.
TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE STUDENTS OF YALE COLLEGE.
An _apology_ for establishing a Literary Magazine, in an institution
like Yale College, can hardly be deemed requisite by an enlightened
public; yet a statement of the objects which are proposed in this
Periodical, may not be out of place.
To foster a literary spirit, and to furnish a medium for its exercise;
to rescue from utter waste the many thoughts and musings of a student’s
leisure hours; and to afford some opportunity to train ourselves
for the strife and collision of mind which we must expect in after
life;--such, and similar motives have urged us to this undertaking.
So long as we confine ourselves to these simple objects, and do not
forget the modesty becoming our years and station, we confidently
hope for the approbation and support of all who wish well to this
institution.
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The work will be printed on fine paper and good type. Three numbers to
be issued every term, each containing about 40 pages, 8vo.
_Conditions_--$2,00 per annum, if paid in advance, or 75 cents at the
commencement of each term.
Communications may be addressed through the Post Office, “To the
Editors of the Yale Literary Magazine.”
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This No. contains 3 sheets. Postage, under 100 miles, 4-1/2 cents; over
100 miles, 7-1/2 cents.
Printed by B. L. Hamlen.