Text: Anonymous, “[Notice of Burton's Gentleman's Magazine for September 1839],” Tioga Eagle (Wellsborough, PA), vol. II, no. 6, September 25, 1839, p. 2, col. 2

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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE. — Mr. Burton the talented editor of this work, is still catering with his accustomed taste for the palate of his patrons. September number contains many good things, rich enough for the appetite of thorough bred epicure. The biography of Richard Penn Smith, accompanied by a well engraved portrait of that Gentleman, is drawn by the hand of a master. “The Privateer” the continuation of a tale of the American navy contains much interest. dying wife,” by Miss Waterman is a poetic gems and comes home to the soul with a thrilling power. “Sketches from the Log of Old Iron Sides,” from the talented pen of J. E. Dow will be read and appreciated by all who are fond of nautical scenes. “A rumage my old Bureau” is one of Burton's best. “The Fall of the House of Usher” is a gloomy subject but coming from the pen of Edgar A Poe, a gentleman whose literary reputation stands high in the world, will be read with interest. The review department of the Magazine is ably conducted. Several of the scribbling tribe are handled without gloves. The Magazine is published at No. 66 Dock street Phil. at $3,00 per annum in advance.