The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-08-23
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.


AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
ON the LIST Of OCTOBER, 1897, will be published at
" WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously IN the principal cities OF the United States,
Monthly Magazine, under the above title, devoted
TO the principles of the Democratic party.
II has long been apparent TO many OF the rejecting mem
bers Of the Democratic party OF the United States maj
principles similar those in such active and influential
operation in England desderaftm OF the highest im-
poI,ance to suppya periodical which should Unite Win
The attractions OF sound and vigorous literature, pom
teal character capable Of giving efficient support to the
doctrines and measures OF that party, now maintained w
large majority of the People Discussing the great
questions of poly before The country expounclng and
the Democratic doctrine through the most able
pens that That party furnish, IN articles OF greater
length, condensed force more elaborate research
and more elevated than possible for the newspaper
press. Magazine OF this character becomes an nsfu.
ment Of inapprecabe 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 clear and
powerful commentary upon those complex questions OF
policy which frequently distract the country, and upon
which, imperecty understood as they often are by
friends and misepresened and distorted as they never
fail be by political opponents is OF the utmost impor
that the public should be fully and rightly informed
i, hoped thai the periodical in question be made to
exert beneficial, RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
Ohcr considerations which cannot b. t"o hlsy Ppre-
cated will render the establishment md success OF the
proposed Magazine OF very great importance ....
now going on IN society the Democra party Of the Uni
ted States stands committed 10 the world as the deposo.
~ and exempar Of those cardinal doctrines Of political
faith with winch The Of the People lin every age and
country identified Chiefly from the want oil con-
venient Of concentrating the intellectual energies
OF disciples, this party has hitherto been almost wholly
the republic OF letters while the views
and policy Of opposing creeds daily advocated Ivy
the abest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
| learning.
In the UNITED SITES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made To remove this reproach
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate Tor the
| commencement OF such an undertaking he Democratic
body of the Cnon after conflict which tested TO the ut
crmost It's stability and IT'S principles have succeeded IN
retaining possession OF the executive administration OF
the country In the consequent comparative repose IRON
political strife the period is suspicious for organizing 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, cost will be spared to render IT. m
literary point Of honorable the country, and TIT
10 cope yigor Of rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common bihrght Of all who speak the tongue OF Milton
and Shakespeare, 1t will be the uniform object OF It's con-
ductors present only the finest productions IN the yari-
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
u,separable.rom the political department OF such work,
will have place, Here we all stand on neutral
ground of equality and reciprocity, where those universal
principles oil taste TO which are all alike SUBJECT WI"
alone be recognized as the common law. Our political
principles cannot be compromised, but our common tera
turc will be pride cherish and EXTEND
with liberay Of feeling unbiased by partial or MINOR
views.
As the United States Magazine is founded on the
broadcast basis which the and influence OF the De-
mocratc party in the United States can present. II is IN
tended to render every respect horouehy
WORK. not merely designed Tor cphemera interest and
but TO continue of permanent historical value
It'll this view considerable portion OF each number will
be appropriated the following subjects, in addition to
the general features referred 10 above
general summary Of Political and Of Domestic Intel
gence, dgested the order Of the States, comprising all
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General Literary Intelligence, Domestic and Foreign
General Scientific Intelligence, including Agricultural
improvements notice OF all ne" Patents &c
condensed account OF new works OF Internal I'm.
provemen throughout the Union, preceded by general
view Of all now in operation or in progress
Military and Naval News, Promotions, Changes, Move.
ments SC
Foreign Intelligence
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons
After the close oil each OF Congress, extra
enlarged number viii be published. containing ge
neral review and history OF IFS proceedings condensed
abstract Of important official documents and the acts o.
| the session
Advantage will also lie taken Of the ncentratcd
in this establishment from a quarters OF the Union, to
collect and digest such statistical observations
all the most important interests OF the country as can
not fail 10 prove OF very great value. .@
Tins portion Of the work Will lie separately PACED so
admit OF binding hy itself and viii be furnished With
copious index that the United States Magazine viii
| also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER on a
scale uninterrupted before, and OF great Importance 10
all classes not only at'orang current and contained
view, from month TO month Of the subjects which II will
comprise hut also FOR record and reference through future
years; the value of which will increase with the duration
| Of the work
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims 10 the support oil the De-
mocrtc party, il hoped that its other features referred
TO aboyo-nGcpcndeny OF the desirable object OF becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines OF opponent thus
advoca,ed-wll recommend II 10 liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class OF
| party.
To promote the popular objects i'll view, and relying up
the unicd support Of the Democratic party as we'll as
4 a. h.gI TIM Lou
OF tre dollars per annum while IN mechanical mr.
rangemen and in quantity OF matter, &C, The mi
ted States Magazine will be placed par al least with
the leading monthlcs Of England The whole will ioim
| three large volumes each year.
NJ Terms. SIS in adv ance, 50 on the delivery OF the
third number In return for remittance oil GU nve CO.
pies viii he sent OF $50 ihnccn copies VIII be sent
and Of 500, w cHty -nne copies.
NJ All communications 10 be addressed 0ost paid) 10
the publishers.
AT regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Gen
eral Committee, OF the city and county OF New-fork
held Tammany Hall, Thursday evening, April 6,
1897,
The prospectus issued by Mcssrs Langtree & O'Sul
van for the pub caon the city of Washington, of
monthly be entilcd tho 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 10 the prospectus VIII
prove highly useful 10 the Democratic Party, and bencf
be udclousy adapted TO the attainment OF Tie mror-
objects announced by the publishers and cordially
recommend II to the support OF our fellow citizens
! An extract from the minutes.
\ EpwARp Slsppoup. Secretary.