The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-10-05
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE


PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
an the LIST OF OCTOBER, 1887, will be published at
~ WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia, and delivered
simultaneously the principal cities Of the United States,
new Monthly Magazine under the above title devoted
to the principles Of the Democratic party.
has long been apparent to many Of the rejecting mem
bes Of the Democratic party Of the United States that
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion OF their political
principles similar those such active and influential
operation in England Is desderst. q the highest I'M
potance to suppya periodical which should unite with
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature, poi
ca character capable Of giving efficient support TO the
doctrines and OF that party, maintained by
large majority OF the People Discussing the great
questions OF poly before the country expounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through the most able
pens that that party furnish articles Of greater
length condensed force, elaborate research
and elevated tone than possible for the newspaper
press Magazine Of this character becomes an instru
formation Of public opinion and for the support Of the
principles which il 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
which, imPerfectly understood as they often are by
friends, and and distorted they
fail 10 be by political opponents is of the utmost impor
lance that the public should be fully and rightly informed
il hoped that the periodical question may be made 10
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
public mind
caed, will render the establishment and success 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 TO the world the deposo
~ and exempla 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-
Of concentrating the intellectual energies
Of its Disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresented in the republic OF letters while me views
and policy of opposing creeds daily advocated by
the ablest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
learning. 15t @#
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made remove this reproach
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement Of such 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 OF
political strife the period suspicious for organizing and
calling aid and powerful ally Of Tho charao
ter interfering with none and cooperating With all
Coordinate with this main design OF The United States
Magazine, nor will be spared 10 render 1t,
literary point Of view honorable to the country and fit
cope vigor Of rivalry with European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common bhrgh OF all who speak the tongue Of Milton
and Shakespeare will be the uniform object of its
ductos TO present only the finest productions In the var
branches Of literature that be procured and
duse the benefit Of models Of taste and worthy
execution.
In this department the excusveness of party which is
inseparablc from the political department OF such work
will have place. Here we all stand neutral
ground of equality and reciprocity where those universal
principles Of taste which all alike subject will
alone be recognized the common law Our political
principles cannot be compromised but common tera
ture 1t will be common pride TO cherish and EXTEND
with berali,y Of feeling unbiased by partial minor
views.
AS the United States Magazine is founded on the
broadcast basis which the and influence of the De-
mocratic party in the United States present. 1t is in
tended to render it in every respect thoroughly NATION
WORK. merely designed for ephemera interest and
attraction, but continue of permanent historical value
With this view a considerable portion Of each number will
be appropriated the following subjects, in addition
the general features referred to above: I'LL,
A 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 ForeigE
General Scientific Intelligence, including Agricultural
improvements, notice of all new Patents, &c.
A condensed account Of new works Of Internal Inn
provement throughout the Unon preceded by general
view of all now in operation or in progress.
Military and Naval News, Promotions, Changes, Move
Foreign Intelligence
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguished persons
After the close Of each session Of Congress, extra
enlarged number will be published containing ge-
neral review and history Of its proceedings, condensed
abstract Of important official documents and the acts Of
the session. r.sf5. E, S,,at.s.
Advantage will also be taken Of the means
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
not fail TO prove of very great value.
This portion Of the work will be separately PACED,
admit Of binding by itself and will be furnished with
copious index, that the United States Magazine will
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER.
scale uninterrupted before and of very great Importance
oil classes not only afordng current and combined
view, from month to month"; of the subjects which il will
comprise but also record and reference through future
years; the value Of which win increase with the duration
of the work. gHs
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims to the support Of the De-
mocrac party it is hoped that its other features referred
to Of the desirable object OF becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines Of opponent thus
advocated-wl recommend il TO liberal and candid
support from all parties and from the large class Of
party.
To promote the popular objects in view, and relying up
the united support of the Democratic party we'll
from others, the price Of subscription is fixed at the low
rate Of five dollars per annum while in mechanical
rangement and in quantity OF matter, &C. the Uni
ted States Magazine will be placed par at least with
the leading monthes Of England The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year.
NJ TERMS IS in advance, or soon the delivery OF the
third number In return for remittance OF go hive CO.
pies will be sent; of $50 thirteen copies Will be sent
and Of $780, twenty-nne copies.
NJ All communications to be addressed (Post paid) to
the publishers.
TAMMANY HALL
At regular meeting of the Democratic Republican Gen.
eral Committee, of the city and county Of NewYork,
held at Tammany Hall, Thursday evening, April g.
1897,
van for the publication, the city of Washington, Of
monthly magazine, to be entitled the United States Maya
zine and Democratic Review, having been presented and
read, il was thereupon,
Resolved unanimously That, in the opinion Of this
Committee the work referred to in the prospectus will
cal the community that the plan OF the work appears
be iudicously adapted the attainment Of the mpor
objects announced by the publishers and cordially
recommend 1t to the support OF our fellow citizens.
An extract from the minutes. 81
@ EDWARD SASDroRD Secretary.