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RosPEcTU5 OF THE
United States MeZirie and
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW,

OH Tie L I OF Juiy3 1901, VIII Dc puoiiSueu
at Washington, District of Columbia, aud de-
lvered simultaneously, in the principal cities
of the United States, new Monthly Maga-
zine, under the above title, devoted tc the
principles of the Democratic party.
thas long beenapparent to many of the re-
fiecting members Of the Democratic party Of
the United States that periodical for the
advocacy and diffusion of their political prin-
ciples, similar to those in such active and in
fuential operation in England, is d Sidera-
tun,, which it was very important to supply
aperiodical which should unite with the at.
fractions Of a sound and vigorous literature,
political character capable of giving efficient
supportto the doctrines and measures Of h t
party, now maintained by large majority of
the people. Discussing the great question of
policy before the country, eXpoundng and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through
the most able pens that the party can furns
in articles Of greater length, more condensed
force, more elaborate research, and more ele
vated tone than is possible for the newspape
press, Magazine of this chara cter become
an instrument Of inappreciable value for the
enlightenment and formation of public opin.
ion, and for the support Of the principles
which it advocates. BY these means, by thus
explaining and defending the measures of the
great Democratic party, and by always furn"
ishing to the public clear and powerful
commentary upon those complex questions Of
policy and party which SO frequently distract
the country, and upon which, mperfectly un-
derstood as they often are by friends, ani mis-.
represented and distorted as they never fail to
be by political opponents, it is of the utmost
importance that the public should be fully and
rightfully informed, 1t is hoped that the pei
odical in question my be ma lie to exert
beneficial, rational, and lasting influence on
the public mind.
highly appreciated will render the establish
ment and success of the proposed Magazine Of
very great importance.
In the mighty struggle of antagonist princ-
pies which is now going on in society, the
Democratic Party Of the United Staes stands
committed to the World as the depository and
exemplar Of those cardinal doctrines of poli'
cal faith with which the cause of the PeQpR in
every age and country is Unidentified Chiefly
from the want of q convenient means of con-
centra,ing the intellectual energies of its dis
ciples, this party has hitherto been almost
wholly unrepresented in the republic Of let.
tiers, while The views and policy Of its opposs
ing creeds are daily advocated, by the ablest
and most commanding efforts of genius and
learning.
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the at.
empt will be made to remove this reproach.
o.. The present is the time peculiarly appro
pirate for the commencement of such an un..
dertaking. The Democratic body of the Uns
ion, after conflict which tested 10 tho utter.
mcst its stability and its principles. have sue
ceeded in retaining possession Of the execu.
tive administration Of the country. In the
consequent comparative repose from political
h. 10 ,ir;n Cnno ororapi izin
and calling to its aid new AMI powerful ally
of this character, interfering with none AMI cos
operating with all.
Coordinate with this main design Of The
United States Magazine, no care nor cost will
be spared to render it, in literary point OF
view, honorable to the country, and TT TO
cope in vigor of rivalry with its European
competitors. Viewing the English language
as tie noble heritage and common birthright
Of all who speak the tongue of Milton and
Shakespeare, il will be tho uniform object Of
its conductors TO present only the finest pro-
ductions 10 the various branches Of terattae, :,
that can be procured; and to difuse the bene'
fit Of correct models of taste and worthy exc>
cution.
In this department the exclusiyeness cf par
ty, which Is insepara5lc from the political de-
partmcnt OF such work, will have no Place
Here we all stand on reutril ground OF
equality and reciprocity, where those unlvcr-
sal principles oftade to Which we are all alike
subiec. viii alone be recognised as the CONS
mon law Our political principles cannot be
compromised, but our common literature IL
will be our common pride to cherish and ex-
tend, with liberality of feeling unbiased by
partial or minor views
| As the United States Magazine is founded
on the broadest basis which the means and ln>
auence Of the Democratic party in the United
States can present, il is intended to render it
in every respect thoroughly NATIONAL
WoRE, not merely designed for ephemeral
interest and attraction, but to continue Of per.
manent historical value. With this view a
considerable portion Of each number will be
appropriated to the following suh.ects,'in ad.
dition to the general features referred to
above.
A general summary of Political and Of Do.
nestic Intelligence, digested in the order OF
the s'aes,comprising all tile authentic iInpors
tant facts of the preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic
md Foreig.
General Scientific Intelligence, Including
Agricultural Improvements, n notice Of allnew
Patents, &c
A condensed account Of all new works Of
Internal Improvement throughout the Unon
proceeded by "a general view Of all now in
operation or in progress.
Military & Naval News, Promotions, Chang.
., Movements, &c,
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguish
ed persons,
After the close af each session of Congress
an extra or nm enlarged number will be pub
lished, containing general review and history
OF its proceedings, condensed abstract Of i'm,
pertant Official documents, and acts of the