The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-07
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
an the LIST Of OcToBER, 1897 will be published al
~ WASHINGTON, District Of CoumbIa and delivered
simultaneously in the prncpale oil the United stacs
new Monthly Magazine, under the above title, devoted
to the principles Of the Democratic party
Il has long been apparent to many q me 5Fisens mem
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion OF their political
principles, similar to those in such active and influential
operation in England, desiderdtiaa oil the highest I'M
porance 10 supplya periodical which should unite with
the attractions OF sound and vigorous literature poll
teal character capable Of giving efficient support 10 the
doctrines and Of that party maintained by
a large majority Of the People. Discussing the great
questions Of poty before the country, expoundng and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through The most able
pens that that party furnish, IN articles oil greater
length condensed force more elaborate research,
and elevated tone than possible for the newspaper
press. a Magazine OF this character becomes lnstru
ment Of nappreciable value for the enlightenment and
formation Of public opinion, and for the support OF the
principles which II advocates by these means by thus
explaining and defending the measures oil the Democratic
party and by always furnishing to the public cleaf ant
powerful commentary upon those complex questions
policy which so frequently distac, tire country, and upon
/ which, impcrfectly understood they often are by
friends and msrepresented and distorted AS they neve
fail to be by political opponents it is of the utmost mpor
lance that the public should be fully and rightly informed.
it hoped thai the periodical in question may be made
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on tn
| public mind.
Other considerations, which cannot be highly appre
cia,cd will render the establishment and Of III
! proposed Magazine of very great Importance
In the mighty struggle Of antagonist principles which
going society the Democratic party OF the I'm
ted States stands committed TO the world the deposc
~ and exempar Of those cardinal doctrines OF poca
faith with which the Of The People in every age
country is identified. Chiefly from the want of con
venient means Of concentrating the intellectual energe
OF its disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresented in the republic OF letters while the views
and policy of its opposing creeds daily advocated by
/ the ablest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
! learning. .."
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made to remove this reproach.
Thepresent is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement OF such undertaking. The Democratic
body of the Union after conflict which tested to the ut
eimos its stability and its principles, have succeeded II
retaining possession OF the executive administration
the country. In the consequent comparative rcpose from
political strife the period suspicious for organizing and
calling 10 its aid and powerful ally Of this charac
ter, interfering with and cooperating with all
Coordinate with this main design Of The United States
Magazine cost viii be spared TO render it, III
literary pon, of vew honorable the country, and fit
to cope vgor OF rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
brthright OF all who speak the tongue OF Milton
and Shaks peare, will be the uniform object OF
ducors TO present only the finest productions in the ra
branches of literature that be procured, and 10
dfuse the benefit of correct models of taste and worthy
| execution. ....
In this department the cxclusveness Of party which is
nseparahe from the political department Of such work.
will have place. Here We all stand on neutral
ground Of equality and reciprocity, where those universal
principles of taste to which all alike subject will
! alone be recognized as the common law Our political
principles be common ltefa-
ture will be pride TO cherish and extend
with liberaty of feeling unbiased by partial minor
| views. .'...@. ...,. '.....-..
| As the United States Magazine is founded on the
broadcast basis which the and influence OF the De-
mocrac party in the United States present it is in
tended to render in every respect thoroughly NATION
WORK merely designed for ephcmera interest and
attraction but to continue OF permanent historical value
With this view considerable portion oeach number will
be appropriated TO the following subjects, in addition
| the general features referred to above ....,
general summary OF Political and Of Domestic Intel
gence digesed in the order Of the States, comprising all
the authentic important facts OF the preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic and Foreign
General Scientific Intelligence, including Agricultural
| Improvements, notice of all new Patents, &c
A condensed, account OF new works OF Internal I'm
provement throughout the Union preceded by general
view OF all now in operation or in progress.
Military and Naval News, Promotions Changes, Move
ments, &c,
Foreign Intelligence. "....
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons
After the close Of each session of Congress, an extra
an enlarged number will be published containing ge-
neral review and history Of its proceedings, condensed
abstract of important official documents, and the acts Of
Advantage will also be taken OF the concentrated
in this establishment from all quarters Of the Union, to
collect and digest such extensive statistical observations
all the most important interests of the country
not fail to prove Of very great value.
This portion Of the work will be separately PACED,
to admit of binding by ITSELF and will be iunshedvh
copous index, that the United States Magazine will
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER. on
scale uninterrupted before and Of very great Importance 10
view, from month TO month, OF the subjects which II viii
comprise but also for record and reference through future
years. the value Of which win increase with the duration
of the work.
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims the support of the De-
mocratc party, is hoped that its other features referred
aboseindcpendenty of the desirable object OF becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines OF opponent thus
advocated--wil recommend it 10 liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class OF no
party s.. .. w.. =:
To promote the popular objects in view, and relying up
the united support Of the Democratic party as well
from Others the price of subscription liked at the low
Of FIVE dollars per annum while in mechanical
mngemen and in size, quantity Of matter, &c, the Uni
ted States Magazine will be placed par al least with
the leading monthes of England The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year. .
n-F TERMS: IS in advance, Soon the delivery OF the
third number. In rctnrn for remittance oil SO i've
pics will be sent of $50, thirteen copies will be sent
and OF 500, twenty-nnc copies.
H. All communications TO be addressed (post paid) 10
the publishers. ..s
TAMMANY HALL.
At regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Cen
cra Committee, of the city and county OF Ncw-York
held at Tammany Hall, Thursday evening, April 6,
1897,
The prospectus issued by Messrs. Iangtree & O'Su
var for the publication at the city of Washington. of
monthly magazine to be entitled the United States Maya
zine and Democratic Review having been presented and
read, IL was hereupon,
Resolved unanimously That, in the opinion OF this
Committee, the work referred 10 in the prospectus will
prove highly useful 10 the Democratic Party, and bcncf
cia to the community; that tho plan Of the work appears
to be judcionsy adapted to the attainment Of the Inpor
tant objects announced by the publishers andwe cordially
recommend II TO The support OF our follow citizens.
A. IL