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RoSPECTUs OF THE
United States Mg zine and
DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
On the 1st Of July, 1897, will be published
at Washington, District of Columbia, and de-
livered Simultaneously, in the principal cities
Of the United states, new Monthly Maga-
zine, under the above title, devoted to the
principles of the Democratic party.
It has lang beenapparent to many Of the re.
hecting members vf 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
fluential operation in england, is desidera-
tum, which il was very important to supply
periodical which should unite with the at
tractiens Of sound and vigorous literature, a
political character capable Of giving efficient
supportto the doctrines and measures of h Il
party, now maintained by a. large majority of
the people. Discussing the great question of
policy before the country, exponnding and
advocating the Democratic doctrine through
the most able pens that the party can furnis
in articles Of greater length, more condensed
force, more elaborate research, and more elel
vated tene than is possible for the newspapeI
press, Magazine Of this character become
an instrument Of inappreciable value for the
enlightenment and. formation Of public opin.
ion, and for the support Of the principles
which it advocates. BY these means, by thus
explaining and defending the measures of the
great Democratic party, and by always furn"
ishing to the public clear and powerful
commentary upon those complex questions of
policy and party which SO frequently distract
the country, and upon which, imperfectly un-
derstood as they often 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. Il is hoped that the pei
odcal in question may be made to exert q
beneficial, rational, and lasting influence on
the public mind.
oher considerations, which cannot be too
highly appreciated, will render the establish"
mcnt and success Of the proposed Magazine Of
very great importance.
In the mighty struggle Of antagonist princi~
pies which is now going on 10 society, the
Democratic Party Of the United States stands
committed to the World as the depository and
exemplar of those cardinal doctrines of po'i'
cal faith with which the cause Of the People in
every age and country is Unidentified Chiefly
from the want Of a convenient means of con-
centra.ing the intellectual energies Of its dis
ciples, this party has hitherto been almost
wholly unrepresented in the republic Of let-
tiers, while the views and policy Of its oppos.
ing creeds are daily advocated, by the ablest
and most commanding efforts Of genius and
learning.
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the at.
empt will be made to remove this reproach.
The present is the time peculiarly appro.
Pirate for the commencement Of such All un.
dertaking. The Democratic body Of the I'm
ion, after conflict which tested to the utter.
most its stability and its principles, have sue.
III, -; nf the ax N.
tive administration Of the country. In the
consequent comparative repose from political
strife, the period Is auspcious for organizing
and calling to its aid anew and powerful ally
OF this character, interfering with none and COS
operating with all.
Coordinate with this main design Of The
United States Magazine, no care nor cost VIII
be spared to render 1t, in literary point OF
view, honorable to the country, and fit to-
cope in vigor Of rivalry with its European
competitors. Viewing the English language
as the noble heritage and common birthright
Of all who speak the ionSne of Milton and
Shakespeare, it will DC tho uniform object Of
its conductors to present only Sie finest pro-
ductions in the various branches Of literatuae
that can be procured; and to difinse the bene
fit Of correct models Of taste and worthy cxe>
cution.
In this department the exclusveness Of p oil
ty, which is inseparable from the political de-
partment of such work, will have no place
Here we all stand on neutrdl ground OIL
equality and reciprocity, where those unlyer-
sal principles Of tate to which we are oil alike
subject will alone be recognised as the CONS
mon law. Our political principles cannot be
compromised, but our common literature /,
will be our common pride to cherish and ex-
fnpI xuih n Ekaralitu nf Er rslinor unhinagaH ~ hVI
partial or minorviews.
As the United States Magazine is founded
on the broadest basis which the means and ns
nuence Of the Democratic party in the United
States can present, 1t is intended to render 1t
in every respect a thoroughly NATIONAL
WoRK, not merely designed for ephemeral
interest and attraction, but TO continue of per.
iuanent historical value. With this view a
considerable portion of each number will be
appropriated to the following subjec,s,1in ad,
dition to the general features referred to
above.
general summary Of Political and Of Do,
mestic Intelligence, digested in the order of
the states,comprsing all the Authentic impor-
tant facts of tho preceding month.
General Literary Intelligence, Domestic
and Foreig.
General Scientific Intelligence, Including
Agricultural improvements, notice Of allnew
Patents, &c
A condensed account Of all new works of
internal Improvement throughout the Union
proceeded By q general view Of all now in
operation or in progress.
Military & Naval News, Promotions, Chang.
8, Movements, &c,
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical obituary notices Of distinguish
ed persons.
After the close Of each session Of Congress,
an extra or an enlarged number will be pub