"Containing original essays; historical narratives, biographical memoirs, sketches of society, topographical descriptions, novels and tales, anecdotes, select extracts from new and expensive works, the spirit of the public journals, discoveries in the arts and sciences, useful domestic hints, etc. etc. etc." Vol. 1, no. 1 (Nov. 2, 1822)- Ceased in 1847. Title varies slightly. Publisher varies. Vols. for 1822- also called v. 1-2 annually. Vols. for 1842-June 1847 also called v. 39-49; vols. for July-Oct. 1847 also called v. 1. Issues for 1842-Oct. 1847 also called no. 1092-1386. Editors: 1822-26, Thomas Byerley (a.k.a. Reuben Percy); 1827-38, John Timbs.