The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 1, January 1886 / Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, January, 1886

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Gutenberg ID

22621

Title

The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 1, January 1886 / Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, January, 1886

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en

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This inaugural issue of the new series of The New England Magazine serves as a comprehensive treasury of New England history, biography, literature, and art. Featuring essays on colonial figures, educational institutions, and social customs, alongside poetry and illustrations, it offers an authoritative record of the region's heritage and intellectual life.

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The January 1886 issue of The New England Magazine marks a significant transition, expanding its scope from the Bay State to encompass the entire New England region. This volume serves as both a historical archive and a cultural guide, celebrating the area's literary achievements and civic virtues through diverse biographical sketches and literary reviews. A central feature is a detailed history of Brown University, tracing its origins to the Philadelphia Association's desire for an educated, non-sectarian ministry. The text highlights the pivotal roles of Rev. Morgan Edwards and President James Manning in establishing the institution in Rhode Island. Notably, the university's unique charter ensured religious freedom and mandated diverse denominational representation among its trustees and fellows, reflecting the colony's principles of civil liberty. The issue also explores the distinguished Waite family lineage, beginning with Richard Wayte, the colony's first marshal. The narrative follows his descendants, including Morrison Remick Waite, who served as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Biographical sketches further honor Hon. Elizur Wright, a prominent abolitionist and insurance commissioner, and John Rogers, a renowned illustrator celebrated for his vivid Civil War scenes and Shakespearean groups. In the literary sphere, the magazine reviews Mary Murfree's dialect-heavy novel, 'The Prophet,' and Clara Erskine Clement's history of sculpture. The publication also includes poetry, portraits of notable figures such as Chief Justice Waite, and notes on the Grimké sisters' courageous contributions to the anti-slavery movement. Overall, the issue functions as a comprehensive record of the region's intellectual and moral character, preserving the stories of its founders, leaders, and artists for future generations.

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