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PROSPECTUS OF THE
United states Ms zine and
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

Iivered simultaneously, in the principal cities
Of the United States, new Monthly Maga-
zine, under the above title, devoted to the
principles Of the Democratic party.
It has long been apparent to many of the re-
Hecting members Of the Democratic patty OF |
the United States, that periodical for the |
advocacy and diffusion Of their political prin.
ciples, similar to those in such active and in
h1ential operation in England, is dcsidera~ |
tunl, which it was very important to supply
periodical which should unite with the at
fractions Of a sound and vigorous literature, a
political character capable of giving efficient
supportto the doctrines and me assures OF
party, now maintained bya large majority of
the people. Discussing the great question OF
policy before the country, expounding 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 character become
an instrument of inappreciabe 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-
thing to the public clear and powerful
commentary upon those complex questions of
policy and party which SO frequently distract
the country, and upon which, imperfectly un-
dcrstood as they often are by friends, and 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. It 10 hoped that the pei
edical in question may be made to exert
beneficial, rational, and lasting influence on
the public mind.
Other considerations, which cannot be too
highly appreciated, will render the establish
ment and Success of the proposed Magazine OF
very great Importance.
In the mighty struggle Of antagonist princi>
ples which is now going Oh n society, the
Democratic Party Of the United States stands
committed to the wOrid as the depository and
exemplar of these cardinal doctrines Of polit'
cal faith with which the case Of The Pe9be in
every age and country 10 Unidentified Chiefly
from {. =. want Of q convenient means OF con-
centrating the intellectual energies Of its dis
ciples, this party has hitherto been slm9st
wholly unrepresented in the republic OF lets
ters. while the views and policy of its opposs
ing creeds are daily advocated, by the sblest
and most commanding efforts Of genius and
7earning.
IN the UMrEu STATES MAoAzISE the at.
empt will be made to remove this reproach.
The present is tho time peculiarly appro.
pirate for the commencement Of such an un.
dertaking. The Democratic body of the Un~
ion, after a conflict which tested TO the utter.
most its stability and its principles, have sue
ceeded IN retaining possession Of the erecu'
tive administration of the country. In the
consequent comparative vepose from political
strife, the period is auspiciouS for organizing
and calling to its aid new AMI powerful ally
ofthi, character, interfering with none and co-
operating with all.
Coordinate with this main design Of The
United States Magazine, no care nor cost VIII
be spared to render il, in a literary point OF
view, honorable to the country, and fit to
cope in yigor of rivalry with its European
competitors. Viewing the English language
as tile noble heritage and common brthright
of all who speak the tongue Of Milton and
= Shakespeare, it will DE tho uniform object Of
its conductors to present only thr finest pro-
ductons in the various branches Of literatuae (,
that can be procured; and to diiuse the bene'
fit Of correct models Of taste and worthy exc>
cution.
In this department the exclusveness Of de-
ty, which isiRse parahie from the political
partmont OF such q work, will have no place
Here we all stand on q neutrl gr'una o'
equality and reciprocity, where those univrr.
sal principles of taste to which we are all ahke
subject will alone be recognised as tue com"
mon law. Our political principles c'nnot be
compromised, but our common literature II
will be oar 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 aud ins
Auence Of the Democratic party in the United
States can present, il is intended to render 1t
in every respect q thoroughly NATIONAL
WouK, moi. merely designed for ephemeral
interest and attraction. but to continue Of per.
nanent historical value. With this view a
considerable portion of each number will be
appropriated to the following subjects, I'm ads
dition to the general features referred to
above.
A general summary Of Political and of Do
mestic Intelligence, digested in the order OF
the states,comprising all the authentic impor'
tant facts OF tho preceding mouth.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic
and Foreig.
General Scientific Intelligence, Including
Agricultural improvements notice OF allnew
Patents, &c.
A condensed account Of all new works of
: Internal improvement throughout the Union
proceeded by generai view o' AL now III
operation or in progress
Military & Naval News, Promotions, Chang.
., Movements, sc.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguish
Z ed persons.
Afler the close Of each session Of Congress,
an extra or an enlarged number will be pub
Iished, csntainins general review aad history
Of its proceedings, condensed abstract ofm-
portant official documents, and acts Of the
session.