Western courier. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-07-27
ResPEcTUs OF THE
United States Nc zine and
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

livered simultaneously, in the principal cities
of the Uuited States, new Monthly Maga-
zine, under the above title, devoted to tho
principles of the Democratic party.
Ithas long been apparent to many OF the re-
hecting 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
huential operation in England. is asidera-
sam, which il was very important to supply
periodical which should unite with the at
fractions of sound and vigorous literature, a
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, expounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through
the most able pens that the parry can furns
in articles of greater length, more condensed
force, more elaborate research, and more ele
yated tone than is possible for the newspape
press, Magazine Of this character become
an instrument of inappreciable value for the
enlightenment and formation Of public cpin.
ion, and for the support Of the principles
which it advocates. BY these means, by thus
explaining AMI defending the measures Of the
great Democratic party, and by always furn-
ishing to ths public clear and powerful
commentary upon those complex questions Of
policy and party which SO frequently distract
the country, and upon which, impeTectiy un-
derstood Az they eften 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. is hoped that the pei
odcal in question m be made to exert
beneficial, rational, aud lasting influence on
the public mind.
O'her considerations, which cannot DE 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>
Piles which is now going on in society, the
Democratic Party Of the United States stands
committed to the World NJ the depository and
exemplar Of these cardinal doctrines of polili :
cal faith with which the cause Of the PeOpe IN
every age aud country isindenttied Chiefly
from the want Of q convenient means Of con>
cehtra'ng the intellectual energies Of its dis
ciples, this party has hitherto been almost
wholly. y.unrepresented in the republic Of let-
ters, while the views and policy Of its oppos.
lag creeds ara daily advocated, by the ablest
and most commanding efforts Of genius and
learning.
In the UNITED STATES MAGAzrsE the ats
empt will be made to remove this reproach.
The present is the time peculiarly -ppro.
pirate for the commencement of such an un..
dertakiDg. Tho Democratic body of the Un-
ion, after conflict which tested to the utter.
most its stability and its principles, have sue.
ceeded IN retaining possession Of the eKecu-
tive administration OF the country. In the
consequent comparative repose from political
strife, the period IS auspicious for organizing
and calling to its aid new and powerful ally
ofth, character, interfering with none anil COS
operating with all.
Coordinate with this main design Of The
United States Magazine, mo care nor cost will
be spared to render il, in literary peint OF
view, honorable to the country, aud fit TO
cope in vgor of rivalry with its European
competitors. Viewing the English language
as the noble heritage and common brthright
Of all who speak the tongue Of Milton and
Shakespeare, 1t will be the uniform object Of
As conductors to present only the finest pro.
ductions in the various branches of lteratuae, :,
that can be procured; and to diTuse the beno
1T Of correct models &c taste and worthy exc,
cution.
In this department the exclusiyeness Of
ty, which is inscparable from the political de-
parment OF such work, will have no place
tiG y VIC uI bItuu UU HCutT"i kT'utu w
equality and reciprocity, where those univer-
sal principles Of taste to which we are all alike
subject will alone be recognised as the CONS
mon law. Our political principles canno, be
compromised, but our common literature II
win be our common pride 60 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 ns
fuence Of tho Democrat party in the United
States can present, il is intended to render it
in every respect u thoroughly NATIONAL
WoRK, not merely designed for ephemeral
interest aud attraction, but to continue per.
manent historical value. With this view
considerable portion of each number will be
appropriated to the following sutyects,'io ad~
diton to the general features referred to
above.
A general summary Of Political and Of Do.
mestic Intelligence, digested in the order OF
the S'ates,comprising all the authentic impor-
taNt facts Of tho preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic
GeneF4f Scientifc Intelligence, Including
Agricultural Improvements, notice Of allnew
Patents, Sc
A coDdensetl account Of all new works Of
Internal Improvement throughoutthe Union.
proceeded by q general view Of all now in
operation or in progress
Military & Naval News, Promotions, Chang.
9, Movements, &c.
Foreign Intelligence.
III Biozrsphical obituary notices Of distinguish
ed persons.
After the close Of each session ofCongress
an extra or an enlarged number will be pub.
lished, containing & neral review and history
of its proceedings, condense abstract ofim>
portant Official documents, and acts of the