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. * * * * * 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.” * * * * * This No. contains 3 sheets. Postage, under 100 miles, 4½ cents; over 100 miles, 7½ cents. Transcriber’s Notes A number of typographical errors were corrected silently. Cover image is in the public domain.