The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-19
PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
REVIEW.

PROSPECTUS OF
THE UNITED STATES MAGAZINE
AND DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.
an the LIST OF OCTOBER, 1897, will be published at
" 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.
II has long been apparent to many OF the rejecting mem
beers of the Democratic party of the United States that
periodical for the advocacy and diffusion Of their political
principles similar to those in such active and influential
operation in England, is desideatu Of the highest i'm
potance TO suppy-a periodical which should unite with
the attractions Of sound and vigorous literature poll
ca character capable Of giving efficient support to the
doctrines and measures Of that party now 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 more condensed force, elaborate research
and elevated than possible for the newspaper
press Magazine Of this character becomes an nsru
Of inappreciable value for the enlightenment and
formation Of public opinion and for the support of the
principles which ii advocates BY these means by thus
explaining and defending the OF the Democratic
party and by always furnishing to the public clear and
policy which so frequently distract the country, and upon
which, imperfectly understood as they often are by
friends, and misrepresented and distorted they
fail be by political opponents is of the utmost impor
that the public should be fully and rightly informed
hoped that the periodical question may be made to
exert beneficial RATIONAL and lasting influence on the
Other considerations which be highly appre
ciaed 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 eSempla 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.
venen Of concentrating the intellectual energies
Of disciples this party has hitherto been almost wholly
unrepresened in the republic Of letters, while the views
and policy Of its opposing creeds daily advocated by
the ablest and most commanding efforts OF genius and
learning E.- t..
In the UNITED STATES MAGAZINE the attempt will be
made to remove this reproach.
The present is the time peculiarly appropriate for the
commencement Of such undertaking. The Democratic
body of the Unon after conflict which tested TO the ut
temost its stability and its principles have succeeded IN
retaining possession Of the executive administration OF
the country In the consequent comparative repose IRON
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
Magazine, cost will be spared 10 render IT, IN
literary point Of view honorable to the country and fit
TO cope vigor Of rivalry with its European competitors
Viewing the English language the noble heritage and
common brthgh Of all who speak the tongue Of Milton
and Shakespeare it will be the uniform object of its con-
ductos present only the finest productions in the vari-
branches Of literature that be procured, and TO
duse the benefit Of models of taste and worthy
execution. ..s...: NJ
In this department the excusveness Of party, which
inseparabe 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 which all alike subject, will
alone be recognized as the common law Our political
principles cannot be compromised but common tera-
ture will be our common pride TO cherish and extend,
with iberaly Of feeling unbiased by partial or minor
views. H.s. st@'
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 every respect thoroughly NATION
AL WoRK, not merely designed for cphemea 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
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, notice of all new Patents, &c.
A condensed account OF new works OF Internal I'm.
throughout the Union, preceded by general
view Of all now in operation or in progress.
Military and Naval News, Promotions, Changes, Move
ments, &c. + ~.
Biographical obituary notices of distinguished persons.
After the close Of each session Of Congress, extra
enlarged number will be published containing &C.
neral review and history of its proceedings, condensed
abstract of important official documents and the acts OF
the session. -. N,
Advantage will also be taken OF the
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, SO
to admit Of binding by ITSELF and win be furnished with
copious index, that the United States Magazine will
a
scale uninterrupted before and Of very great importance
all classes not only aording current and 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 with the duration
Of the work III .......
Although in its political character the United States
Magazine addresses its claims the support of the De-
mocrac party is hoped that its other features referred
to abovendependenty Of the desirable object Of becom
ing acquainted with the doctrines Of opponent thus
advocated-+w recommend il to a 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
rate OF fire dollars per annum while in mechanical
rangemen and in size, quantity of matter &c, the Uni
ted States Magazine will be placed par least with
the leading monthes Of England. The whole will form
three large octave volumes each year.
H1 TERMS: IS in advance, or Sc the delivery OF the
third number In return for remittance Of go five
pies will be sent OF $50, thirteen copies will be
and Of 800, twenty-nine copies.
III All communications to be addressed (post pad) TO
the publishers. 1.M.
TAMMANY HALL.
At regular meeting of the Democratic Republican Cen
era Committee, Of the city aud county Of New.York,
hcd at Tammany Hall, Thursday evening April G.
1897 H.. III. @ r..~r =
The prospectus issued by Messrs Langtree a. O'Sul.
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. ii was thcrenpon, .
Resolved unanimously, That, in the opinion of this
Committee, the work referred to in the prospectus will
prove highly useful TO the Democratic PARTY and bcne6-
cia TO the conmuni,y that the plan OF the work appears
to be udciousy adapted the attainment Of the mpor
ant objects announced by the publishers and cordially
recommend IL TO the support OF our fellow citizens
An xtra Ern,nt 81 H..