The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-23

Respectfully, WIN. OGDEN NILES
Aug ST. Baltimore
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
ON the LIST OF OcToBAR, 1897 will be published at
" WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia, and delivered
new Monthly Magazine, under the above title, devoted
TO the principles Of the Democfstic party.
has long been apparent 70 many q the rejecting mem
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion Of their political
principles similar those in such active and influential
operation in England, Is desiduaian Of the highest I'm.
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature, poll
tcal character capable Of giving efficient support the
large majority or the People. Discussing the great
questions Of poty before the country, expouudng and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the most able
pens that that party furnish in articles OF greater
length more condensed force elaborate research,
and elevated than possible for the newspaper
press Magazine q this character becomes an ins,ru,
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 the public clear and
powerful commentary upon those complex questions OF
policy which frequently distract the country and upon
friends and msrepresented and distorted they
fail to be by political opponents il ID OF the utmost mpor
lance that the public should be fully and rightly informed
it is hoped that the periodical in question may be made TO
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
public mind.
Other considerations which cannot be two highly appre-
ciaied win render the establishment and 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 deposiio
y and exempar Of those cardinal doctrines Of political
faith with which the NJ The People in every age and
country is identified. Chiefly from the want OF q con-
venient Of concentrating the intellectual energies
Of its disciples, this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unIepresented in the republic q letters while inc views
the abest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
learning. gS ss p
made to tins reproach.
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement Of such an undertaking The Democratic
body Of the Union after conflict which tested to the ut
its stability and It's principles, have succeeded in
e.anas s e The :,
political strife the period is suspicious for organizing and
calling its aid and powerful ally Of this charac
ter with . AND o T1ia
Magazine cost will be spared to render ~ IN
literary poin, Of view honorable 70 the country, and h
cope vigor Of rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common birhrght Of all who speak the tongue Of Milton
and Shakespeare, viii be the uniform object Of its con-
ductors to 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
In this department the exclusiveness Of party which is
nseparable from the political department Of such work
will have no place. Here we all stand on neutral
principles Of which all alike subject, will
alone be recognized the common law Our political
principles cannot be compromised but our common era-
views.
As the United States Magazine is, founded on the
broadcast basis which the and influence Of the De-
mocrac party the United States present. it is in
tended to render it in every respect thoroughly NATION
WORK. merely designed for cphemera interest and
attraction but continue Of permanent historical value
With this view considerable portion Of each number will
be appropriated the following subjects, in addition q
the general features referred 10 above
general summary Of Political and Of Domestic Intel.
gence, dgesed in the order Of the States comprising all
the authentic important 1aes o. NE agd Fares
General Scientific Intelligence, including Agricultural
improvements a notice Of all new Patents, &c.
condensed account Of works of Internal I'm
provement throughout the Union, preceded by general
view Of all now in operation or in progress :,
Military and Naval News, Promotions, Changes, Move-
ments &C. E& 'a
Foreign intelligence
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons.
After the close of each session Of Congress, m extra
or an enlarged number will be published, containing ge
neral review and history of its proceedings condensed
abstract OF important official documents, and the acts Of
Advantage will also be taken Of the concentrated
in this establishment from all quarters OF the Unon 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
as to admit Of binding by itself and will be furnished With
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGIsTER. on a
scale uninterrupted before and Of very great importance to
all classes only aording current and combined
vicw from month month"; Of the subjects which will
comprise but 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 to the support Of the De-
nocrac party s hoped that its other features referred
to aboveindependeny Of the desirable object of becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines Of opponent thus
advocaied-will recommend it 10 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
the united support Of the Democratic party as well as
from Others the price of subscription is fixed at the low
rate OF pe dollars per annum while IN mechanca ar
rangcment and size quantity Of matter, &c, the Uni
ted States Magazine will be placed par at least with
the leading monthlies Of England The whole, will form
three large octave volumes each year.
NJ TERMS SIS in advance, 500 the delivery OF the
third number In for a remittance OF $40 hve CO.
pies will be sent; of $50 thirteen copies viii be sent
and Of 500, twenty-nine copies.
H1 All communications to be addressed tpost paid) to
the publishers.
TAMMANY HAZEL
AT regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Cen
era Committee, of the city and county OF New-fork,
held at Tammany Hall, Thursday evening, April 8,
1897
The prospectus issued by Messrs Langtree a. O'Su-
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, g F49
Resolved unanimously That, in the opinion OF this
Committee, the work referred to 10 the prospectus will
prove highly useful the Democratic Party, and benef
ca the community that the plan Of the work appears
10 be iudciousy adapted The attainment Of the impor
ani objects announced by the publishers and we cordially
recommend il 10 the support Of fellow citizens.
An extract from the minutes,
EDWARD SASpyoRD. Secretary.