The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-06
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
nN the LIST OF OCTOBER, 1887, will be published at
~ WAsnINGToS, District Of Columbia, and delivered
K the ess q , The United Uni,
to the principles Of the Democratic party.
II has long been apparent to Of the rejecting mem
bers OF the Democratic party OF the United States that
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion OF their political
principles, similar to those such active and influential
operation in ENGLAND. is desdeafu Of the highest I'M
portance to suppy--a periodical which should unite With
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature, poll
teal character capable Of giving efficient support to the
doctrines and measures Of that party now maintained by
a large majority Of the People Discussing the great
questions of poty before the country expoundng and
advocating the Democratic doctrne through the most able
pens that that party furnish, in articles of greater
length, condensed force, elaborate research,
and elevated than is possible for the newspaper
press. Magazine Of this character becomes an ns'ru,
of inupprccabe value for the enlightenment and
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 to the public clear and
powerful commentary upon those complex questions OF
policy which frequently distract the country, and upon
friends, and misepresented and distorted they
fail to be by political opponents is OF the utmost impor
lance that the public should be fully and rightly informed
hoped thai the periodical in question may be made TO
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
public mind. .s
cated, 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 deposiio-
y and exemplar 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-
venent Of concentrating the intellectual energies
Of its disciples this party has hitherto been amos, wholly
unIepresented IN the republic Of letters while me views
the abest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
learning.
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made to remove tins reproach .srs
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement Of such an undertaking The Democratic
body of the Unon after conflict which tested 10 the ut
ternost its stability and its principles have succeeded IN
retaining possession of the administration Of
the country In the consequent comparative repose from
political strife the period suspicious for organizing and
calling to its aid and powerful ally OF this charac-
ter. interfering with none and cooperating with all
Coordinate with this main design OF The United States
Magazine cost will be spared to render III IN
literary point OF view, honorable TO the country, and fit
cope in vigor Of rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common bithrgh Of all who speak the tongue OF Million
and Shakespeare it will be the uniform object Of its
ductors present only the finest productions the yar
branches of literature that be procured and 10
duse the benefit of correct models Of taste and worthy
| execution.
In this department the excusveness Of party which is
inseparable from the political department Of such work,
will have place. Here we all stand a 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 our common era-
ture 1t will be our common pride 10 cherish and extend,
with beality 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-
mocratic party in the United States present. is in
tended to render il in every respect thoroughly NATION
AL WORK, not merely designed for epbemea interest and
attraction, but to continue OF permanent historical value
With this view considerable portion of each number will
be appropriated to the following SUBJECTS in addition to
the general features referred TO above
general 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, a notice Of all new Patents, &c.
A condensed account of new works of Internal I'm
provement throughout, the Unon preceded by general
view of all now in operation or in progress.
Military and Naval News, Promotions, Changes, Move
ments, &c. .
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices OF distinguished persons
After the close Of each session of Congress- an extra
enlarged number will be published, containing ge
neral and history Of its proceedings condensed
abstract Of important official documents and the acts Of
the session.
Advantage will also be taken OF the means concentrated
in this establishment from all quarters of the Unon
collect and digest such extensive statistical observations
on all the most important interests Of the country can
not fail 10 prove OF very great value.
his portion oil the work will be separately PACED SO
as to admit Of binding by itself and win be furnished with
copious index, that the United States Magazine will
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL REGISTER, on
scale uninterrupted before, and OF very great importance
al classes, only afordlng cuTrcnt combined
view, from month TO 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 It's political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims TO the support Of the De-
mocratc party hoped that its other features referred
TO abovcndependentl Of the desirable object of becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines of opponent thus
advocaied-ni recommend it TO 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, well
from others, the price of subscription fixed at the low
rate OF fus dollars per annum while IN mechanical ar
rangemtn and in size, quantity OF matter, &c, the Uni
ted States Magazine will be placed par at least with
the leading mon,hcs Of England The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year.
NJ TERMS SIS in advance, or Sc on the delivery Of the
third number In return for remittance of 800 fve
pies will be sent Of $50, thirteen copies will he sent
and OF SlO0, tweniy-nne copies.
III All communications 10 be addressed (post paid TO
the publishers.
TAMMANY HALL
At regular meeting Of the Democratic Republican Gen.
cra Committee, of the city and county of NewYork,
held at Tanmany Hall, Thursday evening, April 8,
1897
The prospectus issued by Messrs Iangtree & O'Sui-
for the publication, at the city Of Washington, OF
and Democratic Review, having been presented and
read, il thereupon,
Resolved unanimously, That. in tho opinion OF this
Committee, the work referred in the prospectus will
prove highly useful TO the Democratic Party and bene
cin TO the community that the plan Of the work appears
TO be Judciousy adapted 10 the attainment OF the npor-
ant objects announced by The publishers and We cordially
recommend II TO the support OF our fellow citizens
An extract from the minutes.
EDWARD SANFORD. Secretary.