The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-26


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PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
an the LIST OF ocrosER, 1887 will be published a.
| " 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
Il has long been apparent to many Of the rejecting menu
bers Of the Democratic party Of The United States, that
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion Of their political
operation in England, is desiderafnDi of the highest i'm
poance to suppya periodical which should unite with
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature poll
cai character capable OF giving efficient support 10 the
doctrines and measures Of that party maintained by
large majority Of the People. Discussing the great
questions Of poity before the country, expounding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through The able
pens that that party furnish, in articles Of greater
length condensed force, more elaborate research
and elevated than possible for the newspaper
press. Magazine Of this character becomes an nsru
ment Of nappreciabe value for the enlightenment and
formation OF public opinion, and for the support Of the
principles which 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 so frequently the country and upon
which, imperfecty understood they often are by
friends and msrepresented and distorted as they
fail be by political opponents is Of the utmost impor
tance that the public should be fully and rightly informed
is hoped that the periodical in question may be made
exert beneficial rational and lasting influence on the
| public mind.
Other considerations, which be twohighly appre
cia,ed will render the establishment and success OF the
| proposed Magazine Of very great Importance
In the mighty struggle Of antagonist principles which is
going in society the Democratic party Of the Uni
ted States stands committed to the world the deposito
~ and exempar 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-
yenient Of concentrating the intellectual energies
of its disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresented in the republic Of letters, while the views
and policy OF It's opposing creeds are daily advocated by
the abest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
/ learning. aa .l4 r5sH Hz &E@#s #5aa @
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made 10 remove this reproach ,a5,.
The present the time peculiarly appropriate for the
/ commencement Of such an undertaking The Democratic
body Of the Union after conflict which tested to the ut
ermos its stability and its principles have succeeded in
retaining possession OF he executive administration Of
the country In the consequent comparative repose from
political se the period is 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 no care nor cost will be spared to render ii in
literary point OF view, honorable the country, and fit
cope vgor Of rivalry with its European competitors.
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
birthright Of all who speak the tongue Of Milton
and Shakespeare, will be The uniform object OF its
ducors 10 present only the finest predictions in the var
4 branches Of literature that be procured, and
diuse the benefit Of correct models Of taste and worthy
i execution
In this department the excusveneSs which
nseparable from the political department Of such work,
1 will have place. Here all stand neutral
ground Of equality and reciprocity where those universal
principles OF which all alike subject, will
alone be recognized the law. Our political
principles cannot be compromised but tera
ure VIII be our common pride 70 cherish and extend,
with berality 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-
mocrac party in the United States present. il is in
tended to render in every respect thoroughly NATION
Work. merely designed for ephemeral interest and
attraction but TO continue OF permanent historical value
With this view considerable portion OF each number will
be appropriated the following SUBJECTS in addition to
| the general features referred TO above
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, a notice OF all new Patents, DC. VI.
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. Naa#ttSil WI "35
| Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices of distinguished persons
After the close OF each session of Congress- an
neral review and history Of its proceedings, condensed
abstract Of important official documents and the acts of
the session. s tt'N f.' ah+s}Et asra .is& tef
Advantage will also be taken Of the means
in this establishment from all quarters Of the Union
collect and digest such extensive statistical observations
on 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
copous index, thai the United States Magazine win
also constitute COMPLETE ANNUAL ROOSTER.
scale uninterrupted before and OF very great imporancei
all classes, not only afFoing and combined
vew from month to month, OF the subjects which will
comprise but also for record and reference through
years. the value OF which will increase with the duration
of the work. II
Although in It's political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims the support Of the De-
mocratic party is hoped that its other features referred
to bovendcpendently of the desirable object OF becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines Of opponent thus
advocated-wi recommend it 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, well
from others the price of subscription is fixed at the low
OF fue dollars per annum while IN mechanical
rangemen and in size quantity OF matter, &c the Uni
ted States Magazine will be placed par at least with
the leading monthes of England The whole wi form
three large octave volumes each year.
NJ Terms; S. in adyance,or S6on the delivery Of the
third number. In return for remittance Of 500 i've
pies will be sent OF $50 thirteen copies viii be sent;
and of 800, twenty-nn copies. a
H All communications TO be addressed (rost paid) TO
the publishers. g& F sas et
TAMMANY HALL
Az regular meeting OF the Democratic Republican Cen
era Committee, Of the city and county OF New-York,
held ut Tammany Hall, Thursday evening, April 9,
1897 ,4tf tE III r&tts5E stU}s EEa .ttsAFa8t ss.
The prospectus issued by Messrs Langtree & oSull-
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 ii was thereupon, 5a ie, kfH a
Resolved unanimously, That, in the opinion Of this
Committee, the work referred in the prospectus will
prove highly useful TO the Democratic Party and benef
ca TO the community that the plan Of the work appears