The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-30

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PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW
ON the LIST Of ocroBER 1887, win be published at
~ WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal cities Of the United States,
a Monthly Magazine under the above title devoted
to the principles Of the Democratic party.
has long been apparen. TO many q lhe rejecting mem
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion OF their political
principles similar those in such active and influential
operation England desderafn OF the highest I'M
portance TO suppya periodical which should unite with
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature, poll
teal character capable Of giving efficient support to the
doctrines and of thar party, maintained by
large majority Of the People Discussing the great
questions of poy before the country exPounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the most able
pens that that party furnish, articles OF greater
length, condensed force, more elaborate research
and elevated than possible for the newspaper
press. Magazine Of this character becomes an nstru
men OF inappreciable value for the enlightenment and
formation Of public opinion, and for the support OF the
principles which it advocates BY these means, by thus
explaining and defending the OF the Democratic
party and by always furnishing to the public clear and
powerful commentary upon those complex questions OF
policy which frequently distract the country, and upon
which, mperfectly understood they often are by
friends and and distorted they
fail be by political opponents is Of the utmost impo
that the public should be fully and rightly informed
hoped that the periodical in question may be made to
beneficial rational and lasting influence on the
public mind
Other which cannot
cated will render the establishment and Of the
proposed Magazine of very great Importance
In the mighty struggle oil antagonist principles which is
going society, the Democratic party OF the UNI
~ and exempar Of those cardinal doctrines OF political
faith with which the Of ihe People in every age and
country is identified Chiefly from the want OF con-
venent concentrating the intellectual energies
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 and
learning. -.
made remove this reproach
The present is the peculiarly appropriate foy the
commencement Of such undertaking. The Democratic
body of the Union after conflict which tested to the ut
stability and its principles have succeeded in
retaining of the executive administration OF
the country In the consequent comparative repose from
political Strife tho period and
calling 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 no care will be spared render IL in
literary point Of view honorable TO the country, and fit
TO cope in vgor Of rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
brhrgh Of all who speak the tongue OF Milton
and Shakespeare it will be the uniform object of its
ductors present only the finest productions in the var
GUS branches of literature that be procured and to
duse the benefit Of correct models Of taste and worthy
execution.
In this department the excusveness Of party, which is
nseparabe from the political department Of such work.
will have place Here all stand neutral
ground Of equality and reciprocity where those universal
principles Of taste which all alike subject, Will
alone be recognized the common law. Our political
principles cannot be compromised but common lera-
ture will be common pride TO cherish and extend,
with beraly 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-
mocratic party the United States present. is in
tended to render in every respect thoroughly NATION
Work merely designed for ephemeral interest and
attraction but to continue Of permanent historical value.
With this view considerable portion OF each number will
be appropriated to the following subjects addition
the general features referred TO above
general summary Of Political and Of Domestic Intel
lgence dgested 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, DC.
condensed account Of new works Of Internal I'm.
provement throughout the Unon 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, extra
an enlarged number will be published containing ge-
neral and history of proceedings, condensed
abstract Of important official documents and the acts of
the session.
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 as can
not fail 10 prove of very great value.
This portion Of the work will be separately PACED, so
admit Of binding by ITSELF and win be fumshedvth
a copious index, that the United States Magazine will
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER.
scale uninterrupted before and Of great importance to
all classes only affordng current and combined
view, from month TO month, Of the subjects which will
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 to the support of the De-
mocratc party is hoped that its other features referred
Of the desirable object Of becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines of opponent thus
advocated-wi recommend il to liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class Of
party. a..
To promote the popular objects view and relying up
the united support Of the Democratic party well
from others the price Of subscription is fixed at the low
Of fire dollars per annum while in mechanical ar
rangement and IN size, quantity OF matter &c the Uni
ted States Magazine will be placed par at least with
the leading monthes Of England. The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year. ... ..
HJ TERMS: S. in advance, Soon the delivery OF the
third number In return for remittance OF 500 hive CO.
pies will be sent Of $50, thirteen copies will be sent
and of 500, tHenty-nine copies. 49,
NJ All communications TO be addressed (pos pad) TO
the publishers.
TAMMANY HALL.
At regular meeting OF the Democratic Republican Gen.
eral Committee, of the city and county Of NewYork,
held at Tammany Hall, Thursday evening" April 6,
1897,
The prospectus issued by Messrs. Langtree g. OSul-
van for the publication at the city Of Washington, Of
monthly magazine be entitled the United States Maya
zine and Democratic Review having been presented and
read, il thereupon
Resolved unanimously, That in the opinion Of this
Committee the work referred TO In the prospectus will
prove highly useful the Democratic Party, and beneh
cal the community that the plan Of the work appears
to be udcionsy adapted the attainment Of the impor
recommend il TO the support OF fellow citizens.
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