The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-14
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.


ON the Is, of OCTOBER, 1887, will be published a,
~ WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal cities OF the United States
Monthly Magazine, under the above tile, devoted
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 that
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion Of their political
principles, similar TO those in such active and influential
operation in England is dedraum Of the highest I'm.
poItance supply-a periodical which should unite with
the attractions OF a sound and vigorous literature, poll
teal character capable of giving efficient support TO the
doctrines and measures OF that party now maintained ny
a large majority OF the People. Discussing the great
questions Of polity before the country, expounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the most able
pens that that party furnish articles of greater
length more condensed force elaborate research,
and elevated tone than possible for the newspaper
press Magazine Of this character becomes an lnstru-
ment Of inapprecabe 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 measures o 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, imperecily understood as they often are by
friends and misepresened and distorted as they never
fail 10 be by political opponents II IS OF the utmost lmpor
lance that the public should be fully and rightly informed
hoped thai The periodical in question may bc made to
beneficial, rational, and lasting influence on The
public mind. ....
Other considerations which be twohighly appre
ciated will render the establishment and success oil the
| proposed Magazine Of very great importance
In the mighty struggle of antagonist principle which IS
going in society," the Democratic party oil he m
ted States stands committed TO the world the deposto.
nv and exemplar Of those cardinal doctrines OF political
faith with which the Of The People IN every age and
country is identified Chiefly from the want OF con-
vcnieni of concentrating the intellectual energies
OF disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresented the republic OF letters, while the views
and policy OF It's opposing creeds are DAILY advocated ny
the abest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
| learning. ..,,
made to remove this reproach .....
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement Of such an undertaking. The Democratic
body of the Unon after conflict which tested 10 the ut
stability and principles have succeeded IN
retaining possession OF The executive administration OF
the country In the consequent comparative repose rom
political strife the period is suspicious for organizing and
calling to its aid and powerful ally Of this charac-
ter, interfering with none and cooperating with all.
Coordinate with this main design OF The United States
Magazine no care nor will be spared TO render it, IN
literary point Of view, honorable the country and I'll
10 cope vgor Of rivalry with It's European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage ana
bithright Of all who speak the tongue OF Milton
and Shakespeare will be the uniform object of its
ductors TO present only the finest productions in the var
branches Of literature that can be procured, and TO
duse the benefit OF correct models OF taste and worthy
execution. .-t. ....
In this department the excusvencss Of party, which is
nseparablc from the political department OF such work,
| will have place. Here all stand neutral
ground Of equality and ecproclty where those universal
principles OF taste which all alike subject, VIII
alone be recognized the common law. Our political
principles be compromised but common itera
ture will be pride to cherish and extend,
with liberaty OF feeling unbiased by partial or minor
| views, ....
| AS the United States Magazine is founded on the
broadcast basis which the and naence Of the De-
mocrac party in the United States present, is in
tended to render in every respect thoroughly NATION
WORK, merely designed for ephemeal interest and
attraction but TO of permanent historical value
With this considerable portion OF each number VIII
be appropriated to the following subjects in addition to
| the general features referred 10 above
A general summary of Political and of Domestic Intel
gence, dgesed in the order of the Sta,es comprising all
the authentic important facts OF the preceding month
| General Literary Intelligence Domestic and Foreign
| Intelligence,
improvements, notice OF all new Patents, DC.
| condensed account OF new works OF Internal I'm,
provement throughout the Unon preceded 10y general
Military and Naval News Promotions, Changes, Move
ments &c
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons.
After the close Of each session Of Congress, extra
or an enlarged number will be published containing
neral review and history OF its proceedings, condensed
abstract of important official documents, and the acts oil
! 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 TO prove OF very great value.
This portion of the work will be separately PACED, so
admit of binding by itself and viii be furnished 18th
copous index that the United States Magazine will
| also constitute a COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER. on II
scale uninterrupted before and Of very great mpoancco
all classes only afordng current and combined
view, from month TO month, of the subjects which 1t Will
comprise, but also for record and reference through future
years the value of which will increase with the duration
| of the work. f.. -. .... ..... .t ....
| Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims 10 the support OF the De
party 1t hoped that IT'S other features referred
to Of the desirable object Of becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines of an opponent thus
advocacd-will recommend it TO a liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class OF no
party.
To promote the popular objects in view, and relying up
on the united support Of the Democratic party well as
from Others the price of subscription IS fixed at tho low
rate Of fire dollars per annum while IN mechanical ar
rangenent, and in size quantity OF matter, &c, tho nj
ted States Magazine will be placed par al least with
the leading monhles of England The whole VIII form
three large octave volumes each year. &t=
~ TERMS. SIS in advance, Soon the delivery Of the
third number In return for remittance OF So hive CO.
pies will be sent Of $50, thirteen copies viii be sent
! and of $780, twcnty-nlne copies.
M All communications TO be addressed (pos pad) to
the publishers.
TAMMANY HALL. a
At regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Cen
cral Committee OF The city and county Of New-YoTk,
held a, Tammany Hall, Thursday evening April 6,
1897, ~.
The prospectus issued by Mcssrs Langtree & O'Sul-
van 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 thereupon, ..
Resolved unanimously, That in the opinion Of this
Committee, the work referred 10 the prospectus vi"
prove highly useful to the Democratic Party, and bench
cia to the community that the plan Of the work appears
be ludcously adapted TO the attainment OF the imPor'
ant objects announced by the publishers andwe cordially
recommend it 10 the support OF our fellow citizens
| An extract from the minutes
EDWARD SANFORD. Secretary.