Text: Anonymous, “[Review of Graham's Magazine for April 1841],” Democratic Press (York, PA), vol. III, no. 41, whole no 145, April 12, 1841, p. 2, col. 4

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GRAHAM'S LADY'S AND GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE. — Published by George R. Graham, Philadelphia.

There are few works which we notice with more pleasure, or whose success we would more cordially advance than this Magazine. We had supposed that it had already reached the highest pinnacle of excellence — but the April number is now before us improved in every respect. It is embellished with another of the series of Mezzotinto Engravings (executed expressly for the Magazine by Mr. Sartain of Philadelphia) which in delicacy of outlines, and richness of light and shade, is fully equal to the former numbers, and is superior to anything else of the kind we have ever seen. It is copied from an original picture of an American artist. The prose articles are excellent; but the poetical contributions, whose gems are scattered profusely over the work, are its chief attraction. The verses on the “Brilliant Nor-West,” which will be found under our poetical head on the outside page, we have taken from the columns of the Magazine. It is a beautiful and graceful production.

The proprietor announces that he has secured the services of Edgar A. Poe, Esq. to assist in editing the Magazine, chiefly conducing the critical department. He has contributed to the present number, a long and able review of Bulwer's late novel “Night and Morning.” The criticisms are severe — but doubtless just.

In the beauty of its embellishments, Graham's Magazine is already much superior ro any periodical in the country — and the publishers give assurance that the literary department, if enterprise and talent can effect it, will be elevated to the same superiority.