504: The Architectural Review and American Builders' Journal. [Feb., THE ARCHITECT: A New, British, Weekly Journal. TT^E cannot, we think, carry out the V V wishes of our correspondent, as conve}-ecl in the following letter, in a more satisfactory and advantageous manner, than by publishing, in extenso, both his letter and the accompanj'ing Prospectus of the new English Archi- tectural Periodical, which he is about to start. We do this with the more readi- ness and gratification, as we feel sure, that the advent of this new Journal, starting under such very powerful and favorable auspices, and promising such a varied and highly interesting range of subjects, will be hailed with pleasure and encouragement, by not only all lovers of our Art, in this country, but by every one, who feels an interest in the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in any way, however re- motely, connected with it. The letter so fully and so ably speaks for itself, that any further preface from our pen would be superfluous. London, S. W., 22 Jermyn Street, November 21, 1868. To Samuel Sloan, Esq., Editor of The Architectural Review and Builders' Journal: Dear Sir : My friend, our distin- guished Architect, Mr. G. Gilbert Scott, R. A., has permitted me to see the letter, that you were so good as to address to him, when you sent him a copy of the prospectus of your Journal, a publica- tion, which, I am confident, must pos- sess many high and excellent qualities. I now have to request you to read the Prospectus, herewith enclosed, of a new, English, weekly, illustrated Periodical, of which I am the Editor. This new Journal aspires to take a high position. It is in strong hands, in the matter of proprietorship ; and it has the very best support here in England, and also in France and Germany. It will treat of both Architecture and Constructive Civil Engineering, and also of whatever is connected with the Building Trades. Moreover, it also will comprehend de- scriptive and critical notices of all works of high and noble Art, particularly such works, of whatsoever class and kind, as possess qualities, that are suggestive to artists and manufacturers. For exam- ple, in London, the " South Kensington Museum," established, on a system of practical efficienc}', by the late Prince Consort, has now attained to the rank of a National Institution, of the first magnitude, interest, and importance ; it is constantly enriched with fresh acqui- sitions, and as constantly the most valu- able private collections are exhibited there for a while, having been lent, for that purpose, by the proprietors. The Museum is also intimately associated with the sj'stem (now in active operation throughout Great Britain) of National Art Education. This Museum has, at present, no organ ; there is no accredited publication, which records, describes, criticises, and applies, for general use, its contents, &c. My Journal will sup- ply this great want, with the cordial support and cooperation of the authori- ties. Again, in quite another field, I shall give, direct from headquarters, regular and systematic reports of the proceedings of the organized explora- tion, now being carried out with such remarkable results, in the Holy Laud ; and particularly in Jerusalem. I adduce these, as examples of my range of sub- jects, as well as of their character. In every instance, I shall give the best en- gravings of all works and objects of the greatest general value and interest. For this work, sir, I am anxious to ob- tain your cooperation. I shall be de-
