The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-02
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
ON the LIST Of OCTOBER, 1887, will be published At
~ WAsHINoToS, 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 men,
bers Of the Democratic party Of the United States that
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion OF their political
principles similar TO those in such active and influential
operation England desdsrafm Of the highest i'm
poItance to suppy-a 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 that party, maintained by
large majority Of the People. Discussing the great
questions Of poy before the country, expoundng and
advocating The Democratic doctrine through The most able
pens that that party furnish articles OF greater
length, condensed force mole elaborate research,
and elevated than possible for the newspaper
press Magazine of this character becomes lnstru-
Of nappreciable value for the enlightenment and
formation Of public opinions and Tor the support OF the
principles which advocates. BY these means, by thus
explaining and defending the Of the Democratic
party and by always furnishing the public clear and
powerful commentary upon those complex questions OF
policy which frequently distract the country and upon
which, imperfectly understood they often by
friends, and msrepresented and distorted they
fail to be by political opponents is OF the utmost npor-
lance that the public should be fully and nightly informed
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
public mind
Other which cannot be tw highly apprc-
ciaed will render the establishment and success OF the
proposed Magazine of very great Importance
In the mighty struggle OF antagonist principles which IS
going society, the Democratic party OF the Uni
ted States stands committed the world the deposto
ry and exempar of those cardinal doctrines OF poca!
faith with which the cause 81 ne People in every age and
country is identified. Chiefly from the want Of con-
venen means Of concentrating the intellectual energies
Of Disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresened 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.
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement Of such undertaking The Democratic
body Of the Union, after conflict which tested 10 the Ut
its stability and its principles, have succeeded In
retaining possession Of the executive administration OF
the country. In the consequent comparative rcpose from
political strife the period is suspicious for organizing and
calling to its aid and powerful ally OF this charac
interfering With none and cooperating with all.
Coordinate with this main design OF The United States
Magazine will be spared to render it. IN
literary point Of view, honorable TO the country, and lit
cope vgor Of rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
birhright Of all no speak the tongue OF Milton
and Shakespeare, will be the uniform object Of its con-
ducors TO present only the finest productions in the var-
branches Of literature that be procured and to
duse the benefit Of correct models OF taste and worthy
execution.
masquerade 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 era-
1t will be common pride 10 cherish and extenc
with iberay OF feeling unbiased by partial or minor
views. ........, 3.
As the United States Magazine is founded The
broadcast basis which the and influence OF the De-
mocratc party the United States present. II is in
tended TO render IN every respect thoroughly NATION
Work, merely designed for ephemera interest and
attractions but 10 continue of permanent historical value
With this view considerable portion OF each number will
be appropriated the follow ing subjects addition
the general features referred 10 above
A Of al nm q
gence, dgested in the order Of the States comprising all
the authentic important facts of the preceding month
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic and Foreign.
GcnSka Scientific Intelligence, including Agricultural
Improvements, notice Of all new Patents, DC.
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
mcnts &c
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons.
Ater the close Of each session OF Congress, extra
enlarged number will be published, containing &C.
neral review and history of It's proceedings condensed
abstract of imporan, official documents and the acts OF
the session
Advantage will also be taken OF the means concentrated
in this establishment from all quarters Of the Unon to
collect and digest such extensive statistical observations
on m the most important interests OF the country US can
not fail 10 prove OF very great value.
This portion of the work will he separately PACED
to admit OF binding by ITSELF and Will be iurns with
coplous index, that the United States Magazine viii
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER, on
scale uninterrupted before and of very great importance 10
all classes only ailording and combined
view, from month month OF the subjects which II will
comprise but also for record and reference through future
years; the value Of mhch will increase with the duration
Of the work.
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims the support of the De-
mocrac party, IL * hoped that its other features referred
independently OF the desirable object OF hecom-
ing acquainted with the doctrines OF opponent thus
adyocated--wl recommend 1t 10 y liberal aud candid
support from all parties and from the large class OF
party, ..,
To promote the popular objects in view, and relying up
the united support of the Democratic party well
from others the price of subscription is fixed al The low
rate OF fee dollars per annum while IN mechanical ar
rangcmcn and IN size, quantity OF matter, &c, the I'M
ted States Magazine will be placed par least With
the leading monthics OF England The whole Will form
three large octave volumes each year.
IL TERMS: IS IN advance, SO on the delivery oil the
third number In return for remittance OF 500 i've CO.
pies will be sent OF $50, thirteen copies will be sent
and Of 800, twenty mine copies.
HI Accommodations TO be addressed (post pad) TO
the publishers.
TAMMANY HALL
At regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Cen
cra Committee, Of the city and county OF New-lork
held at Tanlnany Hall, Thursday evening, April g.
1897,
The prospectus issued by Messrs Laugtree & O'Su
van, for the publication, Mt the city Of Washington, OF
monthly magazine, be entitled the United States Maya
zine and Democratic Review having been presented and
read, it thercupon,
Resolved unanimously, That, in the opinion Of this
Committee, the work referred in the prospectus will
prove highly useful the Democratic Party, and benef
cia 10 the community; that the plan Of the work appears
10 be udcio sly adapted to the Of the impor
objects announced by the publishers and cordially
recommend it 10 the support OF our fellow citizens.
An extract from the minutes.