The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-16
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE

PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
nN the LIST Of ocToBER, 1887, will be published at
~ WASHINGTON, District, of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously in the principal cities Of the United States
Monthly Magazine, under the above title, devoted
to the principles Of the Democratic party. a
II has long been apparent many Of the rejecting menu
bers Of the Democratic party Of the United States that
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion o. Their political
operation England is desderafum Of the highest I'M
potance TO suppy-a periodical which should unite with
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature, poll
ca character capable Of giving efficient support to the
doctrines and Of that party now ny
a large majority Of the People Discussing the grea.
questions OF poty before the country, expounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the most able
pens that that party furnish in articles OF greater
length more condensed force more elaborate research
and elevated than possible for the newspaper
press Magazine of this character becomes an instru.
ment Of nappreciable value for the enlightenment and
formation Of public opinion and e, the support q the
explaining and defending the measures Of the Democratic
party and by always furnishing to the public clear and
policy which 50 frequently distract the country, and upon
which, imperfectly understood as they often are by
friends and misrepresened and distorted they
fail be by political opponents is Of the utmost impor
lance that the public should be fully and rightly informed
it is hoped that the periodical in question may be made to
beneficial rational and lasting influence on the
Other which be highly appre
ciated will render the establishment and success OF the
O.
going society, the Democratic party oil the UNI
ted States stands committed to the world as the deposito-
nv and exemplar of those cardinal doctrines OF political
faith with which the cause Of HE People every age and
country is identified Chiefly from the want Of con-
Of concentrating the intellectual energies
Of its Disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresened in the republic Of letters, while the views
and policy Of its opposing creeds daily advocated by
the ablest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
learning. 3@. "
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made to remove this 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 its principles have succeeded IN
retaining OF the executive administration oil
the country In the consequent comparative repose from
political STRIFE the period suspicious for organizing and
calling to rs and and powerful any o. ,ss ehara''
Coordinate with this design OF The United States
Magazine cost will be spared to render IT. IN
literary point OF view honorable the country, and ht
to cope in vigor Of rivalry with European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common brthrgh Of all who speak the tongue OF Milton
and Shakespeare it will be the uniform object Of IT'S con-
ductors present only the finest productions in the var
branches of literature that be procured and to
duse the benefit OF correct models OF taste and worthy
execution. ~ .'
In this department the excusiyeness Of party which is
inseparabe from the political department Of such work.
will have place. Here we all stand on a neutral
ground Of equality and reciprocity where those universal
principles OF which all alike subject, will
alone be recognized the common law Our politica!
principles be compromised but common tera-
ture will be pride TO cherish and extend,
with beraliy Of feeling unbiased by partial or MINOR
views.
As the United States Magazine is founded on the
broadcast basis which the and influence Of the De-
mocatic party in the United States present is in
tended to render 1t N every respect thoroughly NATos
attraction but to continue OF permanent historical value
With this considerable portion Of each number will
be appropriated to the following subjects, in addition to
he gene al al rele q y
general summary of Political and Of Domestic Intel
gence dgested in the order Of the States comprising all
the authentic important facts of the preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic and Foreign
General Scientific Intelligence including Agricultural
improvements, notice of all new Patents &c
A condensed account of new 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. ~. H.. ..
| Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons
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 Union, to
collect and digest such statistical observations
all the important interests Of the country as can
not fail TO prove Of very great value. aN.as .s.#
This portion Of the work will be separately PACED, so
admit of binding by ITSELF and will be furnished with
copous index so that the United States Magazine will
| also constitute CONFLICTS ANNUAL REGISTER, on a
scale uninterrupted before and Of great Importance 10
all classes, not only aordng current and combined
view from month month"; Of the subjects which will
comprise but also for record and reference through future
years the value Of which win increase with the duration
| of the work. Ell.
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses claims the support OF the De-
mocratc party hoped that other features referred
to aboye-independeny Of the desirable object OF becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines Of opponent thus
advocated-will recommend to liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class of
party. ...g.a. ..a..
To promote the popular objects in view, and relying up
the united support Of the Democratic party, well
from Others the price of subscription fixed AT the low
rate Of fire dollars per annum while in mechanical ar
angemeni and in size, quantity Of matter, &c, the Uni
ted States Magazine will be placed par least with
| the leading mon,hies of England The whole will form
| three large octave volumes each year. ~..
III TERMS IS in advance, or SO on the delivery OF the
third number In return for remittance OF $50 hve CO.
pies will be sent; Of $50 thirteen copies will be sent
| and Of 800, twenty nine copies.
III All communications to be addressed (post paid) to
| the publishers. ... "
| TAMMANY HALL. .'' -.
At regular meeting of the Democratic Republican Cen
eral Committee, Of the city and county Of New-York,
held at Tammany Hall, Thursday evening, April 6,
1897, .- #.-.a III. =.
The prospectus issued by Messrs Langtree & O'Sui-
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, IL. N."
| Resolved unanimously, That, in the opinion Of this
Committee, the work referred TO in the prospectus will
prove highly useful 10 the Democratic Party, and bene
cia the community that the plan OF the work appears
to be judciousy adapted the attainment Of the impo
objects announced by the publishers and cordially
recommend il TO the support Of our fellow citizens
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