PREFACE.

In presenting the First half-yearly Volume of HEDDERWICK'S MISCELLANY,' the Publisher begs to thank the many friends who have interested themselves in its circulation and success. He desires, likewise, to acknowledge his obligations to those who, by their contributions, have afforded valuable assistance in the literary depart

ment.

The Publisher is, at the same time, conscious that the 'MISCELLANY' has hitherto exhibited some of the imperfections which usually attach to new enterprises. These he hopes to remedy, if not all at once, by slow and sure degrees; so as to render the work, in its future career, increasingly worthy of the support which it has all along received.

Among the new features contemplated, is the introduction of Serial Stories of somewhat greater length than any which have yet appeared in the MISCELLANY.' It is also proposed to make certain alterations in the plan and appearance of the periodical; which the Publisher hopes will prove acceptable to its readers.

APRIL 1863.