The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-05-13
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
OF THE
Democratic Review.

llltcu states, new monthly Magazine, under the
above title, devoted to the principles of the Demo-
cratic party.
1t has been apparent to many of the rejecting
members of the Democratic party of the United
Statcs that periodical for the advocacy and diifu.
sion Of their political principles similar to those in
such active and influential operation in England is
deSideratum, which it was very important to sup
py-a periodical which should unite with the at
fractions of sound and vigorous literature po-
titical character capable of giving efficient support
10 the doctrines and measures of that party, now
maintained by large majority of the people. Dis
cussing the great questions Of policy before the
country, expending and advocating the Democratic
doctrine through the most able pens that that party
furnish, in articles Of greater length more con-
densed force, elaborate research and more elc-
waited tone than is possible for the newspaper press
Magazine of this character becomes an instrument
of inappreciable 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 measures of
the great Democratic party, aud by always furnish
ing 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 understood as they often are by
friends, and misrepresented and distorted as they
never fail to be by political opponents it is of the
utmost importance that the public should be fully
question may be made to exert beneficial, ration.
al, and lasting influence on the public mind
Other considerations, which cannot be too highly
appreciated will render the establishment and sue
cess of the proposed Magazine of very great impor-
tance
In the mighty struggle of antagonist principles
which IL now going on in society the Democratic
Party of the United States stands committed to the
World as the depository and exempar of those
cardinal doctrines of political faith with which the
cause cfhe People in every age and country is i
Identified. Chiefly from the want ofa convenient
means 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 its opposing crceds are daily
advocated, by the abest and most commanding ef-
forts of genius and learning.
In the United States Mapnzine the attemnt will
be made to remove this reproach
The present is the time peculiarly approximate for
the commencement of such an undertaking. The
Democratic body Of the Union, after a conflict which
tested to the uttermost its stability and its principles
have succeeded in retaining possession of the execu
tive administration of the country. In the conse-
quent comparative repose from political strife thepe
nod Is suspicious for organizing and calling its aid
ring wInfiR1weruy ally of this character, interfe-
Coordinate with this maiii utglg,.
States Magazine, no norcost will be spared 10
renderit IN literary point ofview, honorable to the
country, and fit to cope in rgor of rivalry with its
European competitors. Viewing the English lam
guage as the noble heritage and common birthripht
OF all who speak the tongue of Milton and Shakes
pear, 1t Will be the uniform object ofts conductors to
present only the finest productions in the various
branches of literature that can be procured; and to
dttuse the benefit of correct models oftaste and wor-
thy execution
In this department exclusiveness of party, which
Is nseparabe from the political department of such a
work, Will have no place. Here we all stand on a
neutral ground of equality and reciprocity, 1yhore
those universal principles of taste to which we arc all
ankle subject will aonebe recognised as the. common
law. Our political principles cannot be conn Son1ised
but our common literature, it will be our pride to-
cherish and EXTEND with liberality offeelhg at bi
assed by partial or minor views
AS tie United States Magazine is founded, on the
Droadest basis which the means and influence of the
Democratic party in the United States can present
II is ntendedto render it in every respect thorsul-
ly National Work, not merely designed for -ephem-
era interest and attraction but to continue, perma-
nent historical value With this view a considera-
Die portion OF each number will be appropriated to
the following subjects in addition to the genefal fea-
lures referred TO have.
A general summary of Political and of Domestic
Intelligence, dgested in the order of the States com
prlsng all the authentic important facts Of the PFC
ceding month.
General Literary Intelligence Domestic aad For
eign.
General Scientific Intelligence, including Apri-
cultural improvements, notice of all new Patents,
&c.
A condensed account Of all new works of Internal
Improvement throughout the Union, preceded bv A.
general view of all in operation or in i,-opress
Military and Naval News, Promotions, Changes
Movements, &c. =.
Foreign Intelligence.
Biographical bituary notices of distinguished per
sons - r
Alter the close of each session Of Congress, an ex
ira or an enlarged number will be published, con-
tanning general review and history of its proceed
mgs, condensed abstract of important official docu
ments, and the Acts ofthe session.
Advantage will also be taken of the means cob-
centrated in this establishment from all quahers of
the Union, to collect and digest such extensive sta
ustlcal observations all the most important intor-
ests oi the country as cannot fail to prove of verv
great value. wy
This portion oi the work will be separately noocd
so as to admit of binding by ITSELF and 'wiibe FUR
nlshed with copious index, so that tho United
states Magazine willalso constitute ComDLete An
nudt Register, on scale uninterrupted before, and of
very great importance 10 all classes NOT only as o
iordlng current and combined view, from month
to month"; ofthe subjects which it will comprise, but
also ior record and reference through future wears
te value OF which will increase with the durntio1 Of